Mina'i Bowl with Abstract Pattern

second half 12th–early 13th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453

Some objects glazed with the mina'i technique bear nonfigural decoration. The design on this bowl consists entirely of an abstract repeat pattern. Because of the painterly quality with which it is executed, this pattern looks something like mosaic glass. On the exterior, an inscription in Arabic bears good wishes to its owner.

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Provenance

Title: Mina'i Bowl with Abstract Pattern
Date: second half 12th–early 13th century
Geography: Attributed to Iran
Medium: Stonepaste; polychrome inglaze and overglaze painted on opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i)
Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Object Number: 12.49.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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