Western Asia, probably made in Khorassan, east Persia (Iran) / west Afghanistan, Seljuq (Saljuq / Seljuk) period, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. A brilliantly turquoise-glazed bowl in the distinctive style of Bamiyan ware (also Bamyan), its interior decorated with a beautiful motif of interlocking swirls around a ten-petaled flower in tondo. These molded decorations stand out paler turquoise because the thick glaze has pooled in the lower profile areas of the surface, given the impression that the motifs are just underwater, surfacing from a deep pool. The glaze coats the entirety of the interior and about half of the exterior, leaving a buff, undecorated surface on the lower body and foot. Age has given the glaze a gorgeous golden iridescence on one side. Size: 6.25" W x 3.05" H (15.9 cm x 7.7 cm)

Provenance: private New York, USA collection, acquired in London, UK in 1995

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#151746

Intact, with lovely craquelure of the glaze and a beautiful golden iridescence, mainly on one side.