Fragment of a Bowl
Unknown Artist
16th–17th century
Medium
Earthenware; red and yellow slip decoration under transparent glaze
Dimensions
H. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) W. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) D. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm) Wt. 12.2 oz. (345.9 g)
Classification
Ceramics
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1938
Accession Number
38.40.282
Art Historical Context
This delicate fragment of a bowl, hailing from the Islamic world of the 16th–17th century, offers a glimpse into the everyday artistry of a vibrant ceramic tradition. Crafted from earthenware, it features red and yellow slip decorationliquid clay pigments trailed or brushed onto the surface—sealed beneath a transparent glaze that lends a luminous sheen. Measuring just over 3 inches high and7 inches wide, this sturdy yet lightweight piece (12.2 oz.) likely once formed part of a larger serving bowl used in households or for communal meals. The slip technique, a hallmark of Islamic pottery from ...