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Basin with Handles, Minai'i ("enameled") ware

early 20th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Basin with Handles, Minai'i ("enameled") ware
  • Date: early 20th century
  • Culture: Iranian
  • Medium: Earthenware. Stain-and overglaze-painted, and gilded; applied handles and applied pierced bosses; decoration molded in relief.
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 11 3/8 in. (28.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1641
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection
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