Up for consideration is a middle eastern ,poss.islamic ceramic bowl........assessed an judged @ the region's time frame C.1700-1800......much cyber-research has been done to conclude this .......as opposed to mistaken belief that their ancient objects of pottery........Their Not!.........photos show all damage some from mishandling......perhaps inproper long term storage would prob. flake the glaze........if unaccostomed to...... M.E. ceramics are harder to identify then european/brit. But She's Definitly the real McCOY!..........THANKS. welldressedattic. 12 in x 4 in shipped/hardbox