Fragment

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Fragment* from the th–10th century a glimpse into the vibrant world of early Islamic ceramics. Crafted by an unknown artist, this earthenware piece features splash-glazed decoration, a hallmark technique of the Abbasid era. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Department, it was generously gifted by Mr. and Mrs. Wendell. Hastings in 196. The splash glazing method involved applying slips of colored clay—often in turquoise, manganese purple, and creamy white—splashed freely onto the unfired body before a transparent glaze was added and fired. This created dynamic, ...