Pierced Bowl Signed by Hasan al-Qashani, late 11th–early 12th century, Made in Iran, Stonepaste; molded and pierced, monochrome decoration under transparent glaze, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8cm), Ceramics, The auspicious words “glory, prosperity, blessed power, and mercy to its owner” are inscribed in cursive script on this bowl, while the kufic inscription reads “Made by Hasan al-Qashani.” The latter portion of the potter’s name links him to Kashan, a central Iranian town that was a major center for stonepaste production and is believed to have had a monopoly on complex ceramic technologies
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Pierced Bowl Signed, Hasan al-Qashani, late 11th–early 12th century, Iran, Stonepaste, molded, pierced, monochrome decoration under transparent glaze, H, 4 1/4, 10.8cm, Ceramics, auspicious, words, glory, prosperity, blessed power, mercy, owner, inscribed, cursive script, bowl, kufic inscription, reads, al-Qashani., latter portion, potter, name, links, Kashan, central Iranian, town, major center, stonepaste production, believed, monopoly, complex ceramic, technologies
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