Near East, probably Iran, Islamic world, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A large, well-preserved amphora-like vessel with a round body, is surface lightly scored to give it a ribbed texture. Two strap, looped handles sit on the broad shoulder. The neck rises above the handles and flares outward into a wide mouth. The surface is coated in a beautiful, thick, blue-green glaze. Heavily glazed ceramic vessels from the medieval Islamic period seem to have been inspired by Chinese ceramics, which people in the Near East would have seen arriving from caravans on the Silk Road. This example has a particularly pretty surface, with a golden iridescent patina around the shoulder. Size: 7.25" W x 12.2" H (18.4 cm x 31 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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One small chip from rim, and a few small chips from the foot; otherwise in excellent condition. The surface has an excellent patina, with craquelure to the glaze visible underneath areas of golden iridescence, notably on the shoulder. Small areas of loss to the glaze on the lower body. Some areas of light encrustation on surface as shown.