Luster Bowl

Unknown

mid-12th century · Stonepaste; luster-painted · Islamic Art

This bowl, reconstructed from ancient fragments and some modern infills, is an example of the earliest stonepaste vessels produced in Syria in the second half of the 11th century. Coated with a turquoise glaze, it features a six-pointed star whose points alternate with vegetal designs in golden luster.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-12th century

Medium

Stonepaste; luster-painted

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Fahim Joseph Kouchakji, 1964