Serving Bowl with Miniature Figures, Arabic Blessings, and Persian Poetry
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Serving Bowl with Miniature Figures, Arabic Blessings, and Persian Poetry

TitleServing Bowl with Miniature Figures, Arabic Blessings, and Persian Poetry
ArtistIran Rayy or Kashan
DateSeljuq dynasty (1037–1194), March 1191 (Safar, 587 AH) 12th century
MediumLusterware, fritware with luster-painted overglaze
Classificationbowl
OriginIran Iran
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineLogan-Patten-Ryerson collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Serving Bowl with Miniature Figures, Arabic Blessings, and Persian Poetry” is a work by Iran Rayy or Kashan, dated Seljuq dynasty (1037–1194), March 1191 (Safar, 587 AH). It is executed in lusterware, fritware with luster-painted overglaze and classified as bowl. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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