VesselsIslamic12th century

Bowl with recurving profile, slightly everted rim, and medium foot ring

12th century

Description

This very finely potted bowl stands on a slightly flared, medium high foot ring. The body rises in a gentle curve to a point where it reverses direction, and then tapers inward to a very slightly everted rim. Except for small dashes of black on the interior of the rim, it is pure white. The glazed surface is largely covered with iridescence.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Fritware with black dashes under clear glaze

Culture

Islamic

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

H. 9.7 x Diam. 16.8 cm (3 13/16 x 6 5/8 in.) foot ring: Diam. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)

Provenance

Ann B. Goodman, New Jersey (purchased November 1969) gift; to Harvard Art Museum (July 2010)

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