Antique Islamic Medieval 12th c Kashan Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Bowl

 
An authentic antique Islamic Medieval 12th century A.D. (494 AH – 597 AH) Central Asia - Kashan turquoise glazed frit ceramic bowl with flaring body rising from straight foot, the interior decorated with bands of incised scrolls. 
 
CONDITION: Showing its age and usage with beautiful old iridescent brownish patina, caused by the earthen minerals, some hairline cracks, chipped on the flaring rim, otherwise intact. No restorations or repairs. 
 
 
DIAMETER: 14.8 cm (5.83 inches) Height: 6.7 cm (2.64 inches). 
 
REFERENCES: 
 
1) “Ceramics from Islamic Lands. (In association with The al-Sabah Collection Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait National Museum)” by Oliver Watson. 

2) “ORIENTAL CERAMICS: THE WORLD'S GREAT COLLECTIONS: Vol. 4, Iran Bastan Museum, Teheran”. 


3) “A Survey of Persian Art from Prehistoric Times to the Present” by Arthur Upham Pope.