Jar

Unknown

14th century · Stonepaste; polychrome-painted under transparent glaze · Islamic Art

Underglaze painting in blue and black on a white stonepaste body is characteristic of Mamluk production in Syria. The main decoration on this jar is the large inscription in thuluth: "Lasting glory, increasing prosperity, and good fortune."

Artist

Unknown

Date

14th century

Medium

Stonepaste; polychrome-painted under transparent glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891