Islamic ArtCeramics10th centuryBowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design is a ceramics Nishapur or Samarqand from Iran or present-day Uzbekistan created in 10th century using earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze measuring 3 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. (8.3 x 27.3 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze |
| Dimensions | 3 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. (8.3 x 27.3 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1954 |
| Date | 10th century |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Nishapur or Samarqand, Iran or present-day Uzbekistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design?
Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design created?
Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design dates to 10th century.
What material is Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design made from?
Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design is crafted from earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under transparent glaze.
Where does Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design originate?
Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design originates from Iran or present-day Uzbekistan.
Is Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design in the public domain?
Bowl with Pseudo-inscriptional Design is in the public domain and can be freely used.