Fragment

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Fragment* from the th–15th century the masterful ceramic traditions of the Islamic world. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's of Islamic Art (ac through the Rogers Fund in1907), it is a surviving piece of earthenware pottery, likely from a larger vessel or architectural element. During this vibrant era, Islamic artisans across regions like Persia, Syria, and Egypt produced ceramics that blended functionality with artistry, adorning homes, mosques, and palaces. The artwork's technique is particularly noteworthy: decoration is incised through a white slip—a creamy layer a...