Antique Islamic Fatimid Caliphate Green Ceramic Vessel 10th-12th Century A. D

Antique Islamic Fatimid Sgraffito Green Ceramic Vessel Fatimid 10th-12th Century. Rare antique Islamic Fatimid Green-Glazed sgraffito Earthenware Jar- Vessel, Fatimid Caliphate Egypt, 10th-12th century.

(288 AH - 494 AH). The bulbous body with, flaring neck, incised with a series of vertical lines and zig-zag pattern. The shoulder adorned with incised bands of floral and palmette scrollwork motifs of typical Fatimid form, resting on a short foot. Completely covered in green lead glaze with pooling and dripping down the walls stopping short of the foot. References: A jar of a comparable form with very similar carved design is published in the book Ceramics from Islamic Lands: The al-Sabah Collection (London, 2004).

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 20 cm (7.87 inches) Diameter: 16 cm (6.3 inches) Condition: rim of the neck chipped, some wear and glaze flakes. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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