Ancient Near East, Persia, ca. 11th to 12th century CE. A polychrome wheel-thrown terracotta bowl of a broad form, with curved walls, a thin rim, a deep bowl cavity with a highly-reflective glazed coating, and a short round foot. This example features beautifully-stylized designs, including leaves, abstract geometric and pointillist shapes, a long-necked bird, and a checker-patterned fish, painted in hues of chocolate brown, yellow, and green on a cream ground on the tondo. The exterior register has a repeating pattern of striped triangular shapes painted in light brown on the unglazed exterior. Size: 7.25" W x 2.875" H (18.4 cm x 7.3 cm)

Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection

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#126546

Expected surface wear with minor pitting, minor losses to foot, with fading and loss to glaze and pigment throughout.