 IAA Number: 2014-448
 | Object's Name: Base Bowl
Period: Mamluk
Material: Pottery
Site: `Akko
Diameter: 8.8 cm
Description: The central part of a bowl with a ring-shaped base made of pinkish
clay.The inner part is decorated with the figure of a Venetian
merchant, depicted in profile. The merchant can be identified by his
haircut, flat hat and the gown which is typical of Venetian merchants
during the 14th century. The decoration was executed by engraving and
is painted in white, yellow, green and blue and covered with
transparent glaze which gives a deep brown background to the figure.
The bowl is unique.
Bibliography: Stern, E.J. and Manal Shalvi-Abbas 1999. Akko, Ha-Gedud Ha-Ivri Street. HA-ESI 19: 10*-12*, Fig. 17:6.
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