Bowl

Unknown

9th century · Earthenware; white slip under clear yellow glaze · Islamic Art

Although a variety of types from Nishapur and elsewhere used a black which stains the surrounding glaze yellow, pieces of the group to which this belongs run true to type. Especially characteristic are the sawtooth border, the sketchy pseudo-inscription bands and the crosslike motif at the center. The latter is known in fine polychrome-on-white ware as well.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Earthenware; white slip under clear yellow glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1938