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Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah is a ceramics Kashan from Iran|Iran created in late 12th–early 13th century using stonepaste; glazed in opaque white glaze, luster-painted with blue accents measuring 6 3/4 × 6 3/4 in. (17.14 × 17.14 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStonepaste; glazed in opaque white glaze, luster-painted with blue accents
Dimensions6 3/4 × 6 3/4 in. (17.14 × 17.14 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Madina Collection of Islamic Art, gift of Camilla Chandler Frost (M.2002.1.187)
Datelate 12th–early 13th century

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Geography

Origin: Kashan, Iran|Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah?

Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah created?

Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah dates to late 12th–early 13th century.

What material is Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah made from?

Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah is crafted from stonepaste; glazed in opaque white glaze, luster-painted with blue accents.

Where does Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah originate?

Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah originates from Iran|Iran.

Is Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah in the public domain?

Fragment of a Bowl Depicting a Seated Couple, Dedicated to the Vizier Muhammad b. 'Abdullah 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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