Bowl with Vegetal Motifs

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12th century · Stonepaste; painted and incised under transparent glaze · Islamic Art

Syrian potters, like their counterparts in Iran, developed a version of black‑and‑blue underglaze‑painted ceramics, capitalizing on the properties of stonepaste to provide a white background. As on the Iranian examples, the contrast between the crisp elements painted in stable black pigment and the softer‑edged motifs executed in less stable blue pigment creates an attractive tension.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th century

Medium

Stonepaste; painted and incised under transparent glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Estate of J. Zado Noorian, 1942