Fragment

Art Historical Context

This enigmatic *Fragment* from the th–15th century a glimpse into the sophisticated world of Islamic ceramics. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic department, this earthenware piece was acquired through the Rogers Fund in 7. Though its full form is lost to time—likely part of a larger vessel like a tile, bowl, or dish—it survives as a testament to the era's masterful craftsmanship in regions across the Islamic world. Crafted with white slip for a smooth, opaque base, the fragment features intricate blue and black paintings applied under a clear transparent glaze. This underglaz...