Covered Jar (Albarello), second half 13th–14th century

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Covered Jar (Albarello), second half 13th–14th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; overglaze painted and leaf gilded (lajvardina), H. 14 3/4in. (), Ceramics, This covered jar exhibits a rare glaze type referred to as lajvardina, from the Persian word lajvard, or lapis lazuli (a deep blue colored stone containing gold inclusions). Its design comprises small squares of gold leaf, carefully arranged into intricate patterns with delicate red and white overpainting

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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