Plate

Art Historical Context

This elegant 10th-century earthenware plate, hailing from the Islamic world, exemplifies the sophisticated ceramic traditions of the medieval Islamic era. Measuring an impressive 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter yet remarkably shallow at just 1.5 inches (3. cm) high, it crafted using white slip as base, adorned with intricate black slip decoration, sealed under a transparent glaze This slipware technique—painting designs onto wet clay before firing—created bold contrasts and durable, glossy surfaces, making such pieces both functional for serving food and prized as decorative art. Produced dur...