When was "Bowl, Minai'i ("enameled") ware" created?

This artwork was created late 12th–early 13th century.

What medium is "Bowl, Minai'i ("enameled") ware"?

Bowl, Minai'i ("enameled") ware is Minai'i ware. Fritware, stain-and overglaze-painted, and gilded..

Is "Bowl, Minai'i ("enameled") ware" in the public domain?

Yes, Bowl, Minai'i ("enameled") ware is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bowl, Minai'i ("enameled") ware

Unknown Artist

late 12th–early 13th century

Medium

Minai'i ware. Fritware, stain-and overglaze-painted, and gilded.

Dimensions

Diameter: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm.)

Classification

Ceramics-Pottery

Culture

Iranian

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1639

Tags

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Art Historical Context

This exquisite bowl exemplifies *minai'i* ("enameled") ware, pinnacle of Iranian ceramic artistry from the late 12 to early 13th. Crafted during the Seljuk in centers like Kashan, it reflects the opulence of Persian court culture, where pottery served as luxury tableware for the elite. Measuring 8¼ inches in diameter, its fritware body—a quartz-based composite fired to mimic porcelain's translucency—provided a perfect canvas for vibrant storytelling. The bowl's surface bursts with intricate overglaze enamel painting, underglaze stains in cobalt blue, and delicate gilding, all low-fired to pre...

Bowl, Minai'i ("enameled") ware

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