Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramicsA.H. Shawwal 611 / A.D. February–March 1215

Basin 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

MediumStonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted, scratched in the luster
DimensionsDiameter: 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineMuseum of Islamic Art, Qatar (PO.285.2004)
DateA.H. Shawwal 611 / A.D. February–March 1215

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Kashan, Iran|Iran. Flag of 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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