Fragmentary Ewer with Polychrome Luster Decoration

9th century

Not on view

The small circles filling some of the sections on this two-toned luster ewer might have been inspired by millefiori mosaic glass, since they seem to imitate the designs on such pieces. Although the ewer is fragmentary, it is possible to visualize its original large size and unusual angular profile.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Fragmentary Ewer with Polychrome Luster Decoration
Date: 9th century
Geography: Made in Iraq, probably Basra. Excavated in Iraq, Samarra
Medium: Earthenware; polychrome luster-painted on opaque white glaze
Dimensions: Max. H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm)
Max. Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Diam. of Rim: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charlotte M. Bradford, in memory of Professor Ernst Herzfeld, 1954
Object Number: 54.71.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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