Turquoise Glazed Kashan Silhouette Bowl
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A Kashan silhouette ware turquoise glazed bowl, central Iran, early 13th century, of conical form with gently waisted sides, covered in a deep black slip, decorated with a central rosette surrounded by a trellis design, the whole covered in a clear turquoise hued glaze. Together with a Japanese wooden box. 8.5 cm high, 21.25 cm diameter. Provenance: Tokyo Art market, other notes: for a similar bowl see Christie's, London, Islamic Art and manuscripts, 15 October 2002, lot 70.
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- Rosette - A stylised circular-shaped disk with turned or carved decoration decoration applied to a surface, or carved into the surface, especially used in ceramics, jewellery, furniture, sculpture and textiles. Also known as a boss or a paterae or patera.