Lage earthenware plate with copper lustre arabesque design on white ground. Dome in plate center with painted bird figure. Molded foliate design on wide rim. Plate rim has two puncture holes with copper wire strung through them for hanging or securing plate.
plates (dishes)
lusterware
earthenware
Persian (culture)
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Plate, Decorative
Unknown
1 1/2 (H), 15 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Susan Norton
1990.1365
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