Vase

Art Historical Context

This delicate vase, hailing from the first half of the16th century, showcases the masterful ceramic traditions of the Islamic world. Standing just under 7 inches tall with a 5¾-inch diameter, it is fashioned from stonepaste—a innovative fritware body made of quartz, clay, and glass frit—that allowed artisans to create a white, porcelain-like surface prized for its translucency and durability. The surface is adorned with underglaze painting on slip, featuring graceful floral motifs that evoke the lush gardens celebrated in Islamic culture, and topped with a gleaming bronze collar for added eleg...