Rayy ware

Rayy ware

 in Islamic (Islamic arts) ceramics, style of pottery found at Rayy, near Tehrān, and dating from the 12th century. Particularly characteristic is a fine minai (minai ware) (a kind of enamel) painting. Fine pottery with bold carving, occasional piercing, and translucent glaze is typical, as is a range of matte colours and silhouette decoration.

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