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12th century · Stonepaste; carved, incised, polychrome painted under a transparent glaze (Laqabi ware) · Islamic Art

The white‑bodied stonepaste introduced into Syria by potters from Egypt after ca. 1075 was a perfect medium for this technique, which involves carving the body in a way that prevented the colorants from running into each other. Formerly attributed to Iran, recent evidence suggests instead a Syrian origin for this so‑called Laqabi ware.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th century

Medium

Stonepaste; carved, incised, polychrome painted under a transparent glaze (Laqabi ware)

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Purchase, Gifts in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 1979