VesselsPersian16th century

Bowl with Vegetal Decoration in Center

1550-1600

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Underglazed

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

Persian

Period

Safavid period

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

10.3 x 22 cm (4 1/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

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