VesselsPersian13th century

Bowl with Two Seated Figures

13th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Lusterware

Medium

Fritware with luster decoration

Culture

Persian

Period

Seljuk-Atabeg period

Century

13th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

6.5 x 16 cm (2 9/16 x 6 5/16 in.)

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