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Bowl, c. 1170-1220 (thrown flintware, glaze)
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Bowl, c. 1170-1220 (thrown flintware, glaze)
7264983 Bowl, c.1170-1220 (thrown flintware, glaze) by Iranian School, (12th-13th century); 6.4 cm; Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, England; (add.info.: A band of vegetal decoration comprising repeated leaf pairs on a pierced ground is incised onto the interior. The grass-green transparent glaze pools densely on the interior base. The exterior is undecorated apart from the piercing marks. A layer of glaze covers the perforations, creating glassy windows and gathering thickly two thirds of the way down the body on the exterior. The body of this bowl is made of fritware (also known as stonepaste), an artificial paste mainly composed of ground quartz with some clay and glass frit added. This material had been developed in Egypt over the preceding century but was widely adopted for fine glazed ceramics in Iran during the 12th century CE due to its attractive whiteness, which allowed glazes and underglaze-painted designs to show up brightly. It could also be moulded into complex forms, and held glazes better than earthenware. Fritware was used for most high-quality glazed ceramics across the Islamic world following this period.); © Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester
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This print showcases a remarkable bowl from the 12th-13th century Iranian School, currently housed at the Manchester Museum in England. Measuring just 6.4 cm in diameter, this exquisite piece of craftsmanship is made of thrown flintware and adorned with an alluring glaze. The interior of the bowl features a band of intricate vegetal decoration, consisting of repeated leaf pairs delicately incised onto a pierced ground. The grass-green transparent glaze on the inside pools densely at the base, creating an enchanting effect. On the exterior, apart from piercing marks, no additional decoration can be found. What makes this bowl truly exceptional is its material composition - fritware or stonepaste. Developed in Egypt during the previous century, fritware gained popularity in Iran due to its attractive whiteness that enhanced glazed designs and underglaze-painted motifs. Its versatility allowed for complex forms to be molded effortlessly while providing better adhesion for glazes compared to earthenware. This particular example demonstrates how fritware could achieve stunning results when combined with skilled craftsmanship and artistic vision. As one gazes upon this photograph by Michael Pollard, they are transported back in time to witness not only a beautiful object but also appreciate the ingenuity and innovation behind Islamic ceramic production during this period.
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