TL Testing of Persian Ceramics

Mina'i Bowl with Prince and Courtiers [old: Bowl]

*Unknown*
***Bowl***
13th century, Earthenware; glazed with enamel decoration, H: 4 in. (10.1 cm); Diam of rim: 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm); Diam of foot: 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm), Toledo Museum of Art, Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey, 1972.82

Artist
Various

Date
Various

Medium
various ceramics

Classification
Ceramics

Cost to Adopt
$11,000 (Set of 20)

Thermoluminescence testing is a dating process that allows us to gain a better understanding of authenticity of ceramic works. Samples are taken from the clay body and their reaction to light is measured to determine an approximate firing date. This information is then compared to historical and provenance information to aid in determining authenticity.