Bowl

Unknown

probably 11th century · Stonepaste; carved, transparent greenish glaze · Islamic Art

Aside from the streak of turquoise-colored glaze down one side of the exterior, this seems to be a close imitation of Chinese porcelain. It bears minute carved notches at the rim, and the wall is so thin that it is actually translucent.

Artist

Unknown

Date

probably 11th century

Medium

Stonepaste; carved, transparent greenish glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1938