VesselsEgyptian11th century

Luster bowl sherd with peacock

11th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Lusterware

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

Egyptian

Period

Fatimid period

Century

11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

actual: 11 x 8.2 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/4 in.)

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