Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design
Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtCeramicslast quarter 16th century

Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design is a ceramics Iznik from Turkey created in last quarter 16th century using stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze measuring H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm) Diam. of rim: 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm) โ€” now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze
DimensionsH. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm) Diam. of rim: 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Richard S. Perkins Gift and Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, 1979
Datelast quarter 16th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iznik, Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design?

Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design created?

Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design dates to last quarter 16th century.

What material is Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design made from?

Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design is crafted from stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze.

Where does Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design originate?

Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design originates from Turkey.

Is Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design in the public domain?

Dish with Bird, Rabbit and Quadruped Design is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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