Cyprus Medieval Museum: Bowl (MM393, 1937/X-11/4 A.3)

Islamic/italian??. Restored. Rounded profile, ring base. Buff clay, white slip and glaze above on interior and on exterior. Painted decoration in black and blue “turquoise” on interior: circle in the center and eight radiating bands of blue color alternating with eight radiating bands with floral motifs. Exterior: black band on rim and vertical lines in pairs on body.
Provenance: Nicosia, Chrysaliniotissa. Purchased from private individual.