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Nishapur ceramics

Nishapur ceramics are an early Islamic pottery tradition from Nishapur in Khorasan, particularly associated with the 9th and 10th centuries. The pieces in our collection are contemporary Nishapur-style ceramics made by the Nazhoo studio in Mehrshahr, Karaj. The historical name describes their inspiration, not their age.

Also Neyshabur · Nishapuri · Nishabur · Nazhoo

See also Mehr Shahr

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Nishapur ceramics: a detail of Nishapur Ceramics Hand Painted Bowl
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In the collection

Nishapur ceramics, in the collection.

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