Dish with Sgraffito Decoration, 12th-13th C CE

Dish with Sgraffito Decoration, late 12th- early 13th century, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. From its description on [artsmia.org](www.artsmia.org): *'Reportedly found at the ancient trading center of Bamiyan in present-day Afghanistan, this type of dish, with incised design (Sgraffito) and “splashed” with glazes intended to run freely during the firing process became popular in eastern Iran during the Samanid dynasty (819-1005CE). Produced slightly later, this example demonstrates both the precision and spontaneity with which the potter approached their craft. Set within a border of arcaded panels, the central medallion takes the form of an endless knot, a motif found on clay panels from the Indus Valley Civilization (3200-2500 BCE)...'* More info[here](https://collections.artsmia.org/art/62123/splashed-ware-dish-with-sgraffito-decoration-afghanistan) Note: the 3D model is made from two sections - the inside and the outside of the dish are not properly aligned.