Where was this produced?
The bowl’s rich colors and figural design elements tell us about what was usual in the time period and location in which the object was made. This ceramic beauty was probably thrown, glazed, and fired in Rayy during the 13th century. Rayy is an ancient city in Iran, which is now known as Tehran. Rayy was famous for its silks and ceramics. It was at the time one of the greatest cities in Iran due to its sacredness and the distinctive beauty and large size. In this image, Rayy is called Tehran because it is the modern location for the ancient city and currently the capital of Iran.
