Fragment of a Bowl
Unknown Artist
late 9th–10th century
Medium
Earthenware; glazed
Classification
Ceramics
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell M. Hastings, 1960
Accession Number
60.23.7
Art Historical Context
This exquisite fragment of a glazed earthenware bowl hails from the Islamic world of the late 9th to 10th century, a age of artistic innovation under the Abbasidiphate. Crafted an unknown artisan, it offers a glimpse into the everyday elegance of tableware used by merchants, scholars, and families across regions like Iraq and Persia. Donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1960 by Mr. and Mrs. Wendell M Hastings, this piece resides in the Islamic Art department reminding us how even shards can preserve cultural splendor. Glazed earthenware marked a pivotal advancement in Islamic ceramics du...