Tabouret with Winged Griffins and Benedictions

Art Historical Context

This charming 12th-century tabouret, or low stool, from the world exemplifies the exquisite ceramics of the medieval period. Crafted from earthenware, was skillfully molded and modeled with dynamic winged griffins—mythical beasts symbolizing strength and guardianship—before being glazed in a vibrant turquoise. Measuring just over 8 inches tall, 11⅞ inches wide, and inches deep, its compact form suggests it served both practical and decorative purposes in a domestic setting, perhaps as a footrest or small table. The turquoise glaze, a hallmark of Seljuk-era pottery from regions like Persia (m...