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Description:

Sherd (base). With meander and tree peony reminiscent of Xuande ornament,with inscription. Made of black, cobalt-black painted and reserved pattern and green glazed, crackled pottery (buff).

Object type:

vessel

Museum number:

1891,0701.216

Culture/period:

Mamluk dynasty

Date:

15thC

Findspot:

Found/Acquired: Fustat

Materials:

pottery

Technique:

painted, glazed

Dimensions:

Diameter: 10.50 cm (base)

Inscriptions:

Inscription details: signature (base) in Arabic in naskh script Inscription quoted: Inscription translation: Made by esh-Shaer

Location:

10

Subjects:

flower, tree/bush

Acquisition names:

Donated by: Egypt Exploration Fund

Acquisition date:

1891