Ceramic Fragment
Unknown Artist
13th–16th century
Medium
Stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze
Dimensions
H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) D. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) Wt. 4.2 oz. (119.1 g)
Classification
Ceramics
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Jack A. Josephson, 1973
Accession Number
1973.79.6
Art Historical Context
This delicate ceramic fragment, dating from the 13th to 16th century, offers a glimpse into the refined world of Islamic pottery. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Islamic Art, it just 1 1/8 inches high and 3 5/8 inches wide and deep, likely originating from a larger vessel such as a tile, bowl, or dish. Gifted by Jack A. Josephson in1973, it exemplifies the enduring allure of these artifacts, which survived centuries to reach modern audiences. Crafted from stonepaste—a composite of quartz, clay, and frit developed by Islamic artisans—this fragment showcases a pivotal i...