Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCeramicssecond half 12th–early 13th century

Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner is a ceramics from Iran created in second half 12th–early 13th century using stonepaste; polychrome inglaze and overglaze painted on opaque monochrome glaze… measuring H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; polychrome inglaze and overglaze painted on opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i)
DimensionsH. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineMr. and Mrs. Isaac D. Fletcher Collection, Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917
Datesecond half 12th–early 13th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner?

Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner created?

Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner dates to second half 12th–early 13th century.

What material is Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner made from?

Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner is crafted from stonepaste; polychrome inglaze and overglaze painted on opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i).

Where does Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner originate?

Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner originates from Iran.

Is Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner in the public domain?

Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner 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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