Fragment of a Bowl
Unknown Artist
14th–15th century
Medium
Earthenware; incised decoration through a white slip and coloring under transparent glaze
Dimensions
H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm) W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm) D. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm) Wt. 16 oz. (453.6 g)
Classification
Ceramics
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1907
Accession Number
07.238.5
Art Historical Context
This delicate fragment of a bowl, dating to the 14th–15th century, offers a glimpse into the refined world of Islamic ceramics. Crafted from earthenware in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic collection, it exemplifies the technical mastery of potters from the medieval Islamic world, where everyday vessels doubled as canvases for artistic expression. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 7, this piece measures just over 4 inches high and a substantial 16 ounces, hint at its original robustness despite being only a partial survivor. The bowl's standout feature is its incised decoration, cre...