Bowl with Flowering Plants
Unknown Artist
16th–17th century
Medium
Stonepaste; painted in blue under transparent glaze
Dimensions
H. 7 in. (17.8 cm) Diam. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Nasli Heeramaneck, 1964
Accession Number
64.109
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Bowl with Flowering Plants*, crafted by an unknown artist in the th–17th century exemplifies the refined ceramics of the Islamic world. Made from stonepaste—a composite material of quartz, clay, and frit that created a fine, white body ideal for intricate designs—the bowl measures 7 inches high and 15¾ inches in diameter, making it a substantial serving vessel suitable for communal feasts. Its surface is adorned with delicate blue floral motifs painted under a transparent glaze, technique that ensured vibrant, enduring colors while providing a glossy sheen. Flourishing in regi...