VesselsPersian10th century

Bowl with abstract motifs

10th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Underglazed

Medium

Earthenware

Culture

Persian

Period

Samanid period

Century

10th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

4.45 x 14.29 cm (1 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.)

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