This beautifully decorated bowl was made by a master potter of the Kushan Empire. It is comparatively shallow, and was probably used for the serving of food. The piece has a light brownish ground, and is decorated with exuberant dark brown scrollwork that extends up the sides of the vessel from the central cavetto, terminating at the rim. The centre of the dish is taken up with what appears at first sight to b ea horse, but is in fact some form of deer with extravagantly curling antlers. The presence of what appears to be a bridle bit on the muzzle is thus puzzling. It is depicted running at full speed, looking over its right shoulder as it runs, its tongue protruding with exhaustion. Its flanks are decorated with geometrical motifs, and a large circular decoration on the rump Monochrome Terracotta Bowl - LO.844 (LSO)Origin: Central Asia Circa: 200AD to300ADDimensions:2.50"(6.4cm)highx7.30"(18.5cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Style: Kushan Medium: Buff Earthenware

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Ancient Asian