Minneapolis Institute of Art

Bowl

Persia (Iran)

Date

12th century

Medium

Earthenware painted in black under a transparent turquoise glaze, Rayy ware

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Seljuk period (1038-1194) was perhaps the most creative era in the production of Persian ceramics. In addition to lusterware, minai ware, and monochromatic blue glaze, underglaze-painted ceramics were also produced. These bowls represent one popular variant, black designs under a transparent turquoise glaze. Iran, Asia

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