Fragmentary Ewer with Polychrome Luster Decoration

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9th century · Earthenware; polychrome luster-painted on opaque white glaze · Islamic Art

The small circles filling some of the sections on this two-toned luster ewer might have been inspired by millefiori mosaic glass, since they seem to imitate the designs on such pieces. Although the ewer is fragmentary, it is possible to visualize its original large size and unusual angular profile.

Artist

Unknown

Date

9th century

Medium

Earthenware; polychrome luster-painted on opaque white glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Charlotte M. Bradford, in memory of Professor Ernst Herzfeld, 1954