Fragment

Art Historical Context

This enigmatic *Fragment*, crafted by an unknown artist in the 14–15th century, a tantalizing glimpse into the golden age of Islamic ceramics.oused in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Art department (acquired through the Rogers Fund in 8), this piece survives as a delicate remnant—likely from a larger vessel or tile—showcasing the ingenuity of medieval potters in the Islamic world, possibly from regions like Iran, Syria, or Egypt. The medium, stonepaste (also called fritware), was a revolutionary Islamic innovation blending ground quartz, clay, and glass frit to create a fine, white b...