Where was this produced?
The bowl’s rich colors and figural design 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, distinctive beauty, and substantial popuation. On the map, Rayy is called Tehran because Tehran is the modern location for the ancient city and currently the capital of Iran.
