Dish depicting a Wedding Procession

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first quarter 13th century · Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted on opaque white glaze · Islamic Art

This large fluted dish is a fine example of the Kashan style of luster pottery of the late twelfth century onward, in which figures are drawn in reserve on a luster ground. Here, forty‑four figures are clustered around the central veiled woman, probably a bride, seated in a litter.

Artist

Unknown

Date

first quarter 13th century

Medium

Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted on opaque white glaze

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Beatrice Kelekian, in memory of her husband, Charles D. Kelekian, 1983