Bowl with Musicians
Unknown Artist
mid-13th century
Medium
Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque monochrome glaze
Dimensions
H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm) Diam. 19 5/8 in. (49.8 cm)
Classification
Idiophone
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Fletcher Fund, 1932
Accession Number
32.52.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Bowl with Musicians*, crafted by an unknown artist in the-13th century, the pinnacle of Islamic ceramic artistry from the medieval Islamic world, likely Iran or Syria.ed from stonepaste—a fine, vitrified clay body—and adorned with luster-painting over an opaque monochrome glaze, the bowl achieves a shimmering, metallic glow that mimics precious metals. Standing just 4 3/8 inches tall with a generous 19 5/8-inch diameter it was designed for both practical use and aesthetic delight, perfect for serving food or drink in elite households. The vibrant scenes of musicians and human ...