Storage Jar, 14th century, Made in Syria, Stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze, Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Ceramics, The main center for ceramics of this type was Damascus, although other places in Syria and Egypt produced it as well. The decoration of this jar reflects the popularity of Chinese motifs after about 1320; note the peony in the diamond shaped cartouches and the abstract bird in flight motif on the neck, both Chinese inspired
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