"Tell Minis" Bowl with Vegetal Scroll

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

Around 1075, emigre potters from Egypt introduced stonepaste and overglaze luster painting to Syria, both pivotal for ceramic development in the region. Named after the find‑spot (Tell Minis) of a cache near Aleppo but produced at unidentified centers, this luster is characterized by a reddish hue because of its low silver content, perhaps due to a silver shortage.

Artist

Unknown

Date

mid-12th century

Medium

Stonepaste; luster-painted on transparent glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E. Safani, 1966