Luster Bowl with Winged Horse

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late 12th century · Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque monochrome glaze · Islamic Art

In the twelfth century, potters emigrating from Egypt or Syria introduced luster‑painted ceramics to Iran. Consequently, early luster production in Iran shares characteristics with lusterwares made in Fatimid Egypt. The monumental quality of this bowl’s design, the large‑scale winged horse reserved in white against a clearly distinguished luster ground, and the festooned border all demonstrate this connection.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 12th century

Medium

Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque monochrome glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1916