Large Bowl with Interlace Pattern
12th-13th century
Description
Large biconical bowl with slightly foliated and everted rim and high, flaring foot. A monochrome turquoise glaze covers the fritware body on the interior and exterior, pooling into drips along the bottom of the foot ring. The relief decoration consists of two bands: a narrow band of fluting above, and a wide band of plaiting below, separated by half-circle molding. Much of the glazed surface bears iridescence.
Dimensions
24 × 33.5 cm (9 7/16 × 13 3/16 in.)
Provenance
[Dikran G. Kelekian, Paris and New York, (by 1951)], by descent; to [Charles D. Kelekian, New York (1953-1982], by descent; to Nanette R. Kelekian, New York, (1982- 2021), bequest; to the Harvard Art Museums..
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