Turquoise Bowl with Carved Rim

12th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 453
The appeal of this simple vessel, without any painted ornament, lies in its elegant carved rim. This detail exemplifies the strong impact of Sung porcelain from China that was appreciated and traded in this period.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Turquoise Bowl with Carved Rim
  • Date: 12th century
  • Geography: Made in Iran
  • Medium: Stonepaste; monochrome glazed
  • Dimensions: H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
    Diam. of rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
    H. of base: 1/4 (0.6 cm)
    Diam. of base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, by exchange, 1974
  • Object Number: 1974.14
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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