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A round ceramic plate on a clear stand. The tan surface is decorated with intricate brown designs, featuring a central stylized creature. Six radial sections contain abstract leaf-like shapes, bordered by a dashed blue and brown rim.
Plate
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Plate

Maker Iranian (Kashan)
DateSeljuk period (13th century)
Place of originIran, Asia
MediumEarthenware
Dimensions2 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (5.1 x 26 x 26 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number1994.5.6
Collections
Visual DescriptionA round ceramic plate on a clear stand. The tan surface is decorated with intricate brown designs, featuring a central stylized creature. Six radial sections contain abstract leaf-like shapes, bordered by a dashed blue and brown rim.
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