Fragment
Unknown Artist
8th–9th century
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm) W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm) D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) Wt. 2.3 oz. (65.2 g)
Classification
Ceramics
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1932
Accession Number
32.150.386
Art Historical Context
This delicate earthenware fragment, dating to the 8th–9th century, hails from the early Islamic world and invites us to ponder the artistry of everyday objects from a vibrant era. Measuring just 2 7/16 inches high and weighing a mere 2.3 ounces, it likely once formed part of a vessel—perhaps a bowl or jar—crafted for practical use in a bustling household or market. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1932 and now housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Islamic Art Department this tiny survivor speaks volumes about the resilience of ancient craftsmanship. Earthenware, fired from common clay at...