Fragment of a Waster

Unknown

11th–12th century · Stonepaste; white body, molded, incised and pierced under celadon-green glaze · Islamic Art

This fragment of an open vessel has previously been described as a waster. While the overfired glaze suggests a kiln accident, what remains of the vessel does not appear so compromised as to make it completely unusable. However, its finding spot at a kiln site in Nishapur suggests that it never made it to the market.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th–12th century

Medium

Stonepaste; white body, molded, incised and pierced under celadon-green glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1948