Hollow Vessel in the Shape of a Woman Holding a Child

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12th–13th century · Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted on an opaque white glaze · Islamic Art

This figurine in the shape of a seated, jeweled woman nursing a baby is made in luster technique. Both this and a similar figural vessel are hollow, suggesting that the pieces were probably used for storing and dispensing water. Hollow vessels such as this one have been attributed to Rayy, Iran.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th–13th century

Medium

Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted on an opaque white glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wolfe, 1968