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12th–13th century · Stonepaste; applied decoration, overglaze painted and gilded on an opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i) · Islamic Art

In one group of ceramics, potters combined the technique of mina'i painting with decoration in low relief, which is further highlighted by gilding, to create an even more sumptuous effect.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th–13th century

Medium

Stonepaste; applied decoration, overglaze painted and gilded on an opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i)

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, Rogers Fund, and Gift of The Schiff Foundation, 1957