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Garrus-Ware Bowl

12th–13th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
This bowl belongs to a group known as Garrus ware, named after a district southwest of the Caspian Sea, where examples were reportedly found. It epitomizes one of the most typical Garrus ware designs: vegetal motifs within interlaced frameworks. The design is carved through the creamy slip coating the body, exposing the reddish earthenware, to which darkening agents are applied. Finally the whole piece is covered with the transparent glaze.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Garrus-Ware Bowl
  • Date: 12th–13th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Earthenware; white slip-covered, carved decoration under a monochrome glaze (Garrus ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
    Diam. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Edward C. Moore Jr. Gift, 1927
  • Object Number: 27.13.3
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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