Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramicsearly 13th century

Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac is a ceramics Kashan from Iran|Iran created in early 13th century using stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted measuring Height: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. of rim: 7 5/16 in. (18.5… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted
DimensionsHeight: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) Diam. of rim: 7 5/16 in. (18.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Presented by Sir Alan Barlow, 1956. (EA1956.58)
Dateearly 13th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kashan, Iran|Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac?

Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac created?

Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac dates to early 13th century.

What material is Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac made from?

Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac is crafted from stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted.

Where does Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac originate?

Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac originates from Iran|Iran.

Is Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac in the public domain?

Bowl with Epigraphic Band and Signs of the Zodiac 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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