Ancient Nishapur Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl ancient The durability of Zia pottery

The durability of Zia pottery accounts for the number of surviving pieces

functional condition

An outstanding

ex-private estate of Jack Faxon

became its own radical Nishapur style

Ancient Nishapur Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl ancient The durability of Zia potteryOf the many things we could say about this bowl, the first thing that comes to mind is wow! Amazing rainbow iridescent surface that can only be obtained by being about 1000 years old. Scholars believe that these turquoise bowls may have been inspired by Silk Road trade and the famous blue and white pottery from the Chinese Tang Dynasty. The glazing technique seen here, however, became its own radical Nishapur style. Many old collection labels adorn