Near East, Persia, probably made in Iran, Gurgan, ca. 11th century CE. A stunning earthenware bowl with bichrome yellow and brown slip decoration depicting a prancing horned ibex in profile surrounded by dotted and leaf-like motifs, all under a transparent glaze. The ibex was a favored iconographic subject of the Persians. Scenes of ibexes in the wilderness were oftentimes representative of hunting, an activity enjoyed by the elite. Size: 7.875" W x 2.375" H (20 cm x 6 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California collection acquired before 2000

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#121810

Chips to rim. Three nicks to tondo, probably where spacers were placed during firing process. Expected surface wear with slight glaze loss as shown.