Rooster-Headed Ewer

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13th century · Stonepaste; molded and applied decoration, underglaze painted under transparent glaze · Islamic Art

This ewer belongs to a group decorated with bold cobalt blue stripes associated with Kashan. Although the pigment has a tendency to run, the potter controlled it masterfully, widening and tapering the stripe to accentuate the ewer’s form. Rooster‑headed ewers had a long tradition in Islamic art and were especially popular in the Seljuq period.

Artist

Unknown

Date

13th century

Medium

Stonepaste; molded and applied decoration, underglaze painted under transparent glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1919