White Bowl

12th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
The thin white body of this bowl simulates the translucency of Chinese porcelain. The simplicity of its incised decoration, which consists only of a scroll motif on the outer walls and a sunburst motif on the inside, recalls contemporary Ding ware from China, which is also white with subtle incised designs.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: White Bowl
  • Date: 12th century
  • Geography: Made in Iran
  • Medium: Stonepaste; incised under transparent glaze
  • Dimensions: H. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
    Diam. of rim: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
    H. of base: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
    Max. diam. of base: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
    Min. diam. of base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1963
  • Object Number: 63.159.2
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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