Hollow Vessel in the Shape of a Bearded man

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 451

This figurine in the shape of a bearded man with a pointed headdress 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.

Hollow Vessel in the Shape of a Bearded man, Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted on opaque white glaze

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Hollow Vessel in the Shape of a Bearded man, Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted on opaque white glaze
Hollow Vessel in the Shape of a Bearded man, Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted on opaque white glaze
Hollow Vessel in the Shape of a Bearded man, Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted on opaque white glaze

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