Cup with curved rim and Timurid bowl Siliceous paste with black decoration under turquoise glaze, siliceous paste with blue-white decoration Iran, 13th - 14th century and Iran or Central Asia, 14th - 15th century Diameter: 17.5 cm (dish) Height 10.5 cm; Diameter 21 cm (bowl) The bowl is decorated in black under a turquoise glaze with a central medallion decorated with palmettes and a stylized frieze on the scalloped rim. The Timouride bowl features Chinese-inspired floral decoration typical of the period. (Restorations) Expert : Monsieur Alexis RENARD

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