Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine
Flag of TurkeyIslamic ArtCeramicsca. 1600

Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine is a ceramics Iznik from Turkey created in ca. 1600 using stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze measuring H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm) Diam. of rim: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 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 1/16 in. (5.2 cm) Diam. of rim: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)
ClassificationCeramics
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1967
Dateca. 1600

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iznik, Turkey. Flag of Turkey

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine?

Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine created?

Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine dates to ca. 1600.

What material is Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine made from?

Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine is crafted from stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze.

Where does Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine originate?

Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine originates from Turkey.

Is Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine in the public domain?

Plate Depicting a Woman Playing Tambourine 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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