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Five fragments from a bowl
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Details
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- Date
- 13th century (1201 - 1300)
- Material and technique
- fritware, with painting in black under a turquoise glaze
- Dimensions
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largest fragment 14 x 10 x 6 cm max. (height x width x depth)
smallest fragment 3.5 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
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- No. of items
- 5
- Credit line
- Purchased, 2008.
- Accession no.
- EA2008.28
Glossary (2)
fritware, glaze
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fritware
Ceramic material composed of ground quartz and small quantities of clay and finely ground frit (frit is obtained by pouring molten glass into water).
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glaze
Vitreous coating applied to the surface of a ceramic to make it impermeable or for decorative effect.
Location
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- currently in research collection
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