Fragment

Art Historical Context

This delicate earthenware fragment, dating to the 8th–9th century, a glimpse into the vibrant traditions of the early Islamic world, likely from regions like Iraq or Syria during the Abbasid Caliph. Measuring just 1 7/16 inches high and weighing a mere 0.6 ounces, it once belonged to a larger vessel—perhaps a bowl or dish used in daily life or for serving. 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 ingenuity of artisans in an era of cultural flourishing. The piece exemplifies incis...