Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramicsdated A.H. 608/A.D. 1211–12

Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond is a ceramics from Iran|Iran created in dated A.H. 608/A.D. 1211–12 using stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted measuring Height: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Diam. of rim: 8 1/16 in. (20.5… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted
DimensionsHeight: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Diam. of rim: 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Presented by Sir Alan Barlow, 1956. (EA1956.33)
Datedated A.H. 608/A.D. 1211–12

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran|Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond?

Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond created?

Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond dates to dated A.H. 608/A.D. 1211–12.

What material is Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond made from?

Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond is crafted from stonepaste; glazed in opaque white, luster-painted.

Where does Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond originate?

Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond originates from Iran|Iran.

Is Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond in the public domain?

Bowl with Seated Figures by a Pond 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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