How was this made?
To achieve the unique, ornate design the potter would have used the sgraffito technique. The sgraffito technique was developed by Middle Eastern and Muslim potters. The sgrafitto technique is when a white slip would have been laid down first on the shaped clay, then the design would be scraped into the slip, and finally a monochromatic glaze (green in this case) would be painted over it which would reveal the dark line work of the design and figure. The same technique was used to make the design on the outside of the bowl; however, a darker glaze was put on it. After firing in the kiln, the product would have a beautiful shine and bright green color.