Islamic ArtCeramicsA.H. Shawwal 611 / A.D. February–March 1215Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman is a ceramics probably Kashan from Iran|Iran created in A.H. Shawwal 611 / A.D. February–March 1215 using stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted, scratched in the luster measuring Diameter: 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted, scratched in the luster |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar (PO.285.2004) |
| Date | A.H. Shawwal 611 / A.D. February–March 1215 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: probably Kashan, Iran|Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman?
Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman created?
Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman dates to A.H. Shawwal 611 / A.D. February–March 1215.
What material is Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman made from?
Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman is crafted from stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted, scratched in the luster.
Where does Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman originate?
Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman originates from Iran|Iran.
Is Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman in the public domain?
Basin with a Snake and a Caparisoned Elephant Carrying a Woman is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.