Bowl
15th century. Tashkent. Ceramic; glaze, engobe, natural pigments. 9.5 × 19.4 cm. WOSCU collection
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Description
This bowl embodies the artistic culture of 15th century CE Tashkent.
Its wide, open form and stable base made it suitable for everyday use. The surface is coated with a white slip, painted in deep blue pigments, and sealed beneath a transparent glaze. A rhythmic vegetal pattern encircles the vessel, creating a balanced decorative band.
During a period marked by scientific and artistic flourishing, careful attention was given to proportion and compositional clarity. Even functional ceramics carried aesthetic intention. The contrast between white and cobalt blue emphasizes the purity of form and visual coherence.
The slip-decoration technique ensured durability of color and precision of line after firing.
This bowl illustrates how refined aesthetic principles shaped the material culture of daily life.