Near East, Iran, Nishapur, ca. 11th to 12th century CE. A well-preserved polychrome terracotta bowl on a narrow, raised foot, decorated on both the interior and exterior, the interior featuring a symmetrical, abstract foliage-inspired motif in green and umber on a cream ground, the exterior walls presenting a more minimalist leaf motif with a green band delineating the rim. Size: 8.75" in diameter x 4" H (22.2 cm x 10.2 cm)

Nishapur was a very important cultural and political center where diverse religious and ethnic groups lived. It was a trade stop on routes from China and Transoxiana, Egypt and Iraq. After several earthquakes and military occupations, Nishapur was destroyed by the Mongols. Although much of their history disappeared, pottery is among the durable remains from this city. Little was known about this culture until the Metropolitan Museum sponsored an expedition between 1935 and 1940. Subsequently, Nishapur pottery began entering collections of major museums throughout the world. For further information about Nishapur pottery, see Charles Wilkinson's "Nishapur: Pottery of the Early Islamic Period" (1964).

Provenance: Ex-Young Collection, New Hampshire

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Repaired from several pieces. Pigment fairly vivid.