Vase
Unknown Artist
17th century
Medium
Stonepaste; luster-painted
Dimensions
Ht. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) W. 5 1/16 in. (12.8 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession Number
91.1.162
Art Historical Context
This exquisite 17th-century vase crafted by an unknown artist, exemplifies the refined artistry of Islamic ceramics. Standing just 6 1/2 inches tall 5 inches wide, its modest size belies its elegant form, likely designed for displaying flowers or as a table ornament in a wealthy household. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's of Islamic Art, it the collection through the generous bequest of Edward C. in 1891. The vase's medium—stonepaste, also known as fritware—represents a hallmark innovation of Islamic potters, developed as early as the 10th century in regions like Iran and Syria. Thi...