{"product_id":"bowl-with-scrolls-and-fishes-unknown-artist","title":"Bowl with Scrolls and Fishes - Unknown Artist","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 13th-century Persian ceramic bowl featuring black fish and foliate motifs set against a turquoise glazed background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ceramic vessel originates from the medieval Persian tradition, likely produced during the 13th century. The piece features a distinctive turquoise glaze, a hallmark of the period, which is overlaid with black underglaze decoration. The surface exhibits a network of fine cracks, known as crazing, which occurs naturally in the glaze over centuries of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative scheme is organised into two primary zones. A continuous band of stylised foliate scrolls encircles the interior rim, providing a formal frame for the central imagery. Within the basin, the artist has depicted a series of fish swimming amidst aquatic vegetation. The composition relies on the contrast between the dark, silhouetted forms of the fish and the luminous turquoise ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch vessels were common in the Sultanabad and Kashan regions, where potters developed sophisticated techniques for underglaze painting. The fish motif carries symbolic weight in various cultures, often associated with abundance or prosperity. The fluid, calligraphic quality of the brushwork suggests a confident hand, accustomed to working on the curved surfaces of thrown pottery. The bowl demonstrates the technical skill of medieval artisans in managing kiln temperatures to achieve the specific blue-green hue, which remains a defining characteristic of this era of ceramic production. This print captures the texture of the original glaze and the precise placement of the painted motifs, offering a clear view of the historical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/calligraphy-exercise-ahmed-karahisari\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCalligraphy Exercise - Ahmed Karahisari — Ahmed Karahisari\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/la-mujer-sheet-i-walter-gramatte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Mujer, Sheet I - Walter Gramatté — Walter Gramatté\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown Artist","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58977555808591,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58977578975567,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58977579008335,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58977579041103,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58977579073871,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58977579106639,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58977579139407,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58977579172175,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58977579204943,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58977579237711,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58977579270479,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58977579303247,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Bowl-with-Scrolls-and-Fishes_Poster_CompositorV1_1790877574100.jpg?v=1790878982","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/bowl-with-scrolls-and-fishes-unknown-artist","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}