Bowl, late 11th–early 12th century, Made in Egypt or Syria, Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Ceramics, Luster ceramics developed in the medieval period, as artists transformed plain ceramics with the application of metallic-colored paint that emulated precious metalwork. The technique was popular throughout the Islamic world, but it was developed with particular skill in centers in Iraq, Iran, Egypt and Syria
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Bowl, late 11th–early 12th century, Egypt, Syria, Stonepaste, luster-painted, opaque white glaze, H, 2 1/8, 5.4 cm, Ceramics, Luster ceramics, developed, medieval period, artists transformed, plain, ceramics, application, metallic-colored paint, emulated precious, metalwork, technique, popular, Islamic world, particular skill, centers, Iraq, Iran
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