Bowl with a Ruler and Attendants, 12th–13th century


Bowl with a Ruler and Attendants, 12th–13th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; polychrome inglaze and overglaze painted and gilded on opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i), 3 1/4 x 7 3/8in. ( x ), Ceramics, Like many of the other mina'i ceramics, this example is concerned with courtly themes—here, the seated royal figure, holding a wine cup, is flanked by attendants and surrounded by courtiers. The peacocks at his feet underscore this theme


Size: 2827px × 3536px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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