Boat-Shaped Bowl

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late 11th–12th century, with additions first half 20th century · Stonepaste; transparent colorless glaze · Islamic Art

A creative restorer conceived the shape of this, as demonstrated by the seam down its center. The fragments used are all medieval except for the rim’s two pointed ends, modeled in plaster. Seemingly odd, the choice of shape was inspired by the persistence of the boat form in Iranian artifacts.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 11th–12th century, with additions first half 20th century

Medium

Stonepaste; transparent colorless glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1929