Imitation Bichrome Luster Bowl

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453

The decoration of this bowl imitates a type of luster ceramic usually dated to the mid- to late ninth century, characterized by the use of two shades of a brownish-gold glaze. Instead of being made with the metal-based glaze of luster ware, though, this bowl is decorated with brown and yellow glazes made of diluted clay. Its interior is divided into quarters by projecting vertical strokes; each quadrant is decorated with the "peacock-eye" pattern so common on luster wares of this period.

Imitation Bichrome Luster Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze

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Imitation Bichrome Luster Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze
Imitation Bichrome Luster Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze
Imitation Bichrome Luster Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze
Imitation Bichrome Luster Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze
Imitation Bichrome Luster Bowl, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze

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