Nishapur Slip Painted Bowl - AMD.30, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 900 AD to 1000 AD, Dimensions: 3.3" (8.4cm) high x 10.0" (25.4cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Nishapur Ware, Medium: Buff Earthenware, Condition: Extra Fine. This exceptional bowl is made of earthenware and features a red slip with black, “yellow- staining black†and white slip foliage and scroll- work decoration under a transparent glaze. The beautiful contrast of the colors gives the effect of a bejeweled masterpiece replete with gold gilding.
Antiquities Ancient Near East
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