Fragment of a Luster Dish

11th–12th century
Not on view
This fragment attributed to Syria shows an opacified turquoise glaze painted in a greenish-gold luster. In addition to a scalloped decoration on the rim, floral motifs appear on the interior of the vessel. As occurs frequently on 11th century luster wares manufactured in Egypt and Syria, the decoration is further enhanced by a wavy line scratched away from the luster, a technique that was abandoned in later productions.

The fragment came to the Museum as early as 1913, before the establishment of a dedicated department of Islamic Art.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fragment of a Luster Dish
  • Date: 11th–12th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Syria
  • Medium: Stonepaste; glazed and luster-painted with scratches on the luster
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1913
  • Object Number: 13.190.197
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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