Bowl

Unknown

9th–10th century · Earthenware; decoration in black with touches of yellow and green · Islamic Art

By the ninth century, ceramics, more easily transported by sea than overland, had become one of China’s primary exports. The color and decoration on this bowl reflect Iranian interest in re-creating China’s dramatic three-color, or sancai, wares.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th–10th century

Medium

Earthenware; decoration in black with touches of yellow and green

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1940