Bowl

Unknown

1700–50 · Earthenware; luster-painted on opaque white glaze · Islamic Art

Much of Manisan lusterware was influenced by Islamic designs introduced from Andalucía by immigrant Mudéjar or converted Muslim craftsmen. This piece features a large, S-shaped bird, in copper luster, which appears to take flight against a background of sketchily drawn bushes, flowers, circles and dots.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1700–50

Medium

Earthenware; luster-painted on opaque white glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Balamuth, 1968