Bowl

NEP101

From: Egypt | Syria

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number NEP101
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Syrian
Provenience Egypt | Syria
Date Made 1300-1399
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Technique Glazed
Description

Damascus Type. Cobalt blue and turquoise under-glaze. Inscription in band. Arabic inscription written in Naskhi: "Glory to our lord, the King AL-KAMIL, the Sultan, the Wise, the devout to God." Among the Mamluks of Egypt one only had the name "Al-Kamil" and he reigned only one year-1345 AD. Consquently we can date this bowl exactly 1345 AD.

Height 12.3 cm
Length 28.9 cm
Width 28.7 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1919

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