Made in Persia in the 13th century, this remarkable antique piece is a fine example of Kashan pottery wares, which formed an important stage in the history of Islamic ceramics.
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Depicting a bird, this quirky, characterful, and unique antique piece is a Persian 13th century ceramic bowl, made in the historic production centre of Kashan, a beautiful and immensely important cultural city in Northern Iran.
The centre of the piece shows a bird, painted in orange and brown earthern tones, somewhat traced in outline, framed within a scrolling arrangement of bands and ribbons, scattered with touches of green.
Pieces such as these date from 12-13th century, when centres like Kashan were at the forefront of Islamic pottery making. This charming piece, exceptional in terms of age and origin, forms a curious and fine testament to this stage in the history of decorative arts.
Reference:
009047
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