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Green bowl with decoration of two fish

Imitation Celadon Bowl with Fish

Persian

By uniting East and West Asia for almost a century, the Mongol Empire allowed for active trade along the major routes. Iranian potters successfully imitated various types of East Asian ceramics. Here a pale greenish glaze covers a fritware dish, emulating, at least in appearance, Chinese celadon wares.

Molded and lead-glazed earthenware

Ilkhanid period

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