Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design
Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtCeramicsca. 1500–1525

Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design is a ceramics Iznik from Turkey created in ca. 1500–1525 using stonepaste; painted in light and dark blue under transparent glaze measuring H. 5 3/16 in. (13.1 cm) Diam. 10 in. (25.4 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; painted in light and dark blue under transparent glaze
DimensionsH. 5 3/16 in. (13.1 cm) Diam. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1932
Dateca. 1500–1525

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iznik, Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design?

Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design created?

Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design dates to ca. 1500–1525.

What material is Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design made from?

Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design is crafted from stonepaste; painted in light and dark blue under transparent glaze.

Where does Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design originate?

Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design originates from Turkey.

Is Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design in the public domain?

Bowl with Variation of 'Baba Nakkas' Design is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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