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Source Description
In Arab countries and Muslim realms in the Mediterranean region, artistic innovation flourished in the 9th-14th centuries. Lusterware was among the most original development of Arab potters, who mixed silver sulfides and copper oxides to create a shiny, metallic sheen on the surface of glazed earthenware vessels, such as this bowl.
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Document identity
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13219
label
Lusterware Bowl
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object
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Source metadata
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13219
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object
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normalized
title
Lusterware Bowl
description
In Arab countries and Muslim realms in the Mediterranean region, artistic innovation flourished in the 9th-14th centuries. Lusterware was among the most original development of Arab potters, who mixed silver sulfides and copper oxides to create a shiny, metallic sheen on the surface of glazed earthenware vessels, such as this bowl.
provenance
Estate of D.G. Kelekian [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1951, by purchase.
date
10th century (Medieval)
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CC0
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en
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Ceramics
bowls (vessels)
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3
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3
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import
dimensions
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cm
width
7
height
21
dimensionsRaw
H: 2 3/4 x Diam: 8 1/4 in. (7 x 21 cm)
Source extras
cul
Islamic
dynasty
Fatimid Dynasty
med
earthenware ceramic, with luster decoration
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6182
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ISL
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none
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