Ceramic Lantern

Unknown

early 13th century · Stonepaste; underglaze-painted in blue, luster-painted on transparent glaze · Islamic Art

This lantern presents a classic example of Raqqa lusterware in its stonepaste body composition, overglaze luster‑painting technique, and decorative motifs, which closely resemble those on the other lusterware objects in the collection. Its form, however, is unusual. Modeled from slabs and rolls, it resembles a square domed building, articulated at each corner by a column and finial.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 13th century

Medium

Stonepaste; underglaze-painted in blue, luster-painted on transparent glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

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