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Ceramics - Persia 11th-12th Centuries (Images)

vashtisca
Apr 12, 2021
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Updated: May 15, 2022

Iran

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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11th-12th Century Iran. Boat shaped bowl with human head and animals. Stonepaste; molded, opaque white glaze. H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm) L. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm) Wt. 6.2 oz. (175.8 g). Accession no. 63.159.3.








Late 11th - Early 12th Century Iran. Stonepaste; molded and pierced, monochrome decoration under transparent glaze. The auspicious words “glory, prosperity, blessed power, and mercy to its owner” are inscribed in cursive script on this bowl, while the kufic inscription reads “Made by Hasan al-Qashani.” H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8cm) Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) Wt. 11.9 oz. (337.4 g). Accession no. 68.223.9.





Late 11th - Early 12th Century Iran. Stonepaste; molded and pierced, monochrome decoration under transparent glaze. The auspicious words “glory, prosperity, blessed power, and mercy to its owner” are inscribed in cursive script on this bowl, while the kufic inscription reads “Made by Hasan al-Qashani.” H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8cm) Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) Wt. 11.9 oz. (337.4 g). Accession no. 68.223.9.






Last quarter of 11th-12th Century Iran. Stonepaste; molded, monochrome glazed. H. 12 in. (30.5 cm) Diam. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm). Accession no. 13.93.3.






















11th Century. Iran. Stonepaste carved and glazed. Floriated Kufic script: al-Izz; Glory. H. 2 1/8 (5.4 cm) Diam. 12 in. (30.5 cm). Accession no. 29.160.8.













12th Century. Iran. Stonepaste; incised under transparent glaze. Incised scroll work on the outside and sunburst pattern on the inside. Imitating Ding porcelain from China. H. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm) Diam. of rim. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm) H. of base. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm) Max. diam. of base. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm) Min. diam. of base. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm). Accession no. 63.159.2.



12th Century. Iran. Stonepaste; carved and glazed. H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Diam. 13 9/16 in. (34.4 cm)

Wt. 41 oz. (1162.5 g). Accession No. 29.160.6.












Late 1tth to early 12th Centuries. Elephant Carrying Two Figures Seated on Hawda and Mahout Seated on Neck. Stonepaste; molded, transparent blue glaze. H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm) W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) D. 4 in. (10.2 cm) Wt. 8.1 oz. (229.7 g). Accession no. 65.109.1.









12th Century. Iran. Earthenware; slip-covered, glazed. Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm). Accesion no. 20.52.4.
















12th -14th Century - Iran - Kashan


  • 1265. Kashan, Iran. Stonepaste; overglaze luster-painted. Inscription in Arabic around border; the inscription includes the entire first sura of the Qur'an. W. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm). Accession no. 91.1.105.
    Star Tile - Leaves

11th-12th Century - Iran - Nishapur



  • 12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; applied decoration, monochrome painted under turquoise glaze. Found in one of the upper levels of the mosque in the Tepe Madrasa area, H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) Diam. 11 13/16 in. (30 cm). Accession no. 39.40.107.
    Candlestick
  • 12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; applied decoration, monochrome painted under turquoise glaze. Found in one of the upper levels of the mosque in the Tepe Madrasa area, H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) Diam. 11 13/16 in. (30 cm). Accession no. 39.40.107.
    Candlestick
  • 12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; applied decoration, monochrome painted under turquoise glaze. Found in one of the upper levels of the mosque in the Tepe Madrasa area, H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) Diam. 11 13/16 in. (30 cm). Accession no. 39.40.107.
    Candlestick
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; colorless, iridescent glaze; gritty, white; restored.. H. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Diam. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm) Wt. 5.7 oz. (161.6 g). Accession no. 37.40.21.
    Iridescent Dish
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; colorless, iridescent glaze; gritty, white; restored.. H. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Diam. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm) Wt. 5.7 oz. (161.6 g). Accession no. 37.40.21.
    Iridescent Dish
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; colorless, iridescent glaze; gritty, white; restored.. H. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Diam. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm) Wt. 5.7 oz. (161.6 g). Accession no. 37.40.21.
    Iridescent Dish
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated at Village Tepe. Earthenware; slip covered and molded, unglazed. Ht. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm) Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm). Accession no. 40.170.653.
    Fragmented Ewer
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated at Village Tepe. Earthenware; slip covered and molded, unglazed. Ht. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm) Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm). Accession no. 40.170.653.
    Fragmented Ewer
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated at Village Tepe. Earthenware; slip covered and molded, unglazed. Ht. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm) Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm). Accession no. 40.170.653.
    Fragmented Ewer
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated at Village Tepe. Earthenware; slip covered and molded, unglazed. Ht. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm) Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm). Accession no. 40.170.653.
    Fragmented Ewer
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated at Village Tepe. Earthenware; slip covered and molded, unglazed. Ht. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm) Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm). Accession no. 40.170.653.
    Fragmented Ewer
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated near Alp Arslan. Earthenware; gritty gray body, turquoise glaze. H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm) Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 40.170.163.
    Jar with Handles
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated near Alp Arslan. Earthenware; gritty gray body, turquoise glaze. H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm) Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 40.170.163.
    Jar with Handles
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated near Alp Arslan. Earthenware; gritty gray body, turquoise glaze. H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm) Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 40.170.163.
    Jar with Handles
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated near Alp Arslan. Earthenware; gritty gray body, turquoise glaze. H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm) Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 40.170.163.
    Jar with Handles
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated near Alp Arslan. Earthenware; gritty gray body, turquoise glaze. H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm) Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 40.170.163.
    Jar with Handles
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated near Alp Arslan. Earthenware; gritty gray body, turquoise glaze. H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm) Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 40.170.163.
    Jar with Handles
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Excavated near Alp Arslan. Earthenware; gritty gray body, turquoise glaze. H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm) Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm) Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 40.170.163.
    Jar with Handles
  • 12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; molded and glazed. Largest piece (King): H. 2 in. (5.1 cm) Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) Small piece (Pawn): H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm). Accession no. 1971.193a–ff.
    Chess Set
  • Late 11th to early 12th Centuries. Excavated at the east kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved. Inscription in naskhi script; untranslated.48.101.5a and b: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) W. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm) D. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Wt. 23.9 oz. (677.7 g) 48.101.5c: H. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm) W. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm) D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Wt. 12.2 oz. (345.9 g). Accession no. 48.101.5a–c.
    Mold Fragments with Musicians
  • Late 11th to early 12th Centuries. Excavated at the east kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved. Inscription in naskhi script; untranslated.48.101.5a and b: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) W. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm) D. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Wt. 23.9 oz. (677.7 g) 48.101.5c: H. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm) W. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm) D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Wt. 12.2 oz. (345.9 g). Accession no. 48.101.5a–c.
    Mold Fragments with Musicians
  • Late 11th to early 12th Centuries. Excavated at the east kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved. Inscription in naskhi script; untranslated.48.101.5a and b: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) W. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm) D. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Wt. 23.9 oz. (677.7 g) 48.101.5c: H. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm) W. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm) D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Wt. 12.2 oz. (345.9 g). Accession no. 48.101.5a–c.
    Mold Fragments with Musicians
  • Late 11th to early 12th Centuries. Excavated at the east kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved. Inscription in naskhi script; untranslated.48.101.5a and b: H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm) W. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm) D. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Wt. 23.9 oz. (677.7 g) 48.101.5c: H. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm) W. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm) D. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Wt. 12.2 oz. (345.9 g). Accession no. 48.101.5a–c.
    Mold Fragments with Musicians
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; gray composite body under blue glaze; footring. H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm) W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm) D. 3/8 in. (1 cm) Wt. 7.3 oz. (207 g). Inscription in Kufic script; untranslated. Accession no. 40.170.293.
    Fragment
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Excavated at South Horn, Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; white slip with molded decoration, unglazed. H. 6 in. (15.2 cm) Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm). Inscription in naskhi script: glory, good fortune, dominion, peace and happiness. Accession no. 36.20.8.
    Ewer - Fragmented
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; monochrome glaze. Earthenware was standard for local pottery production until the eleventh century, this jar is made primarily of ground quartz with small amounts of refined clay and fused glass. Known as fritware or stonepaste, this fabric allowed for a firmer and whiter body than earthenware. H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm). Accession no. 37.40.18.
    Ribbed Jar
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; monochrome glaze. Earthenware was standard for local pottery production until the eleventh century, this jar is made primarily of ground quartz with small amounts of refined clay and fused glass. Known as fritware or stonepaste, this fabric allowed for a firmer and whiter body than earthenware. H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm). Accession no. 37.40.18.
    Ribbed Jar
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; monochrome glaze. Earthenware was standard for local pottery production until the eleventh century, this jar is made primarily of ground quartz with small amounts of refined clay and fused glass. Known as fritware or stonepaste, this fabric allowed for a firmer and whiter body than earthenware. H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm). Accession no. 37.40.18.
    Ribbed Jar
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; modeled and incised. H. 2 15/16 in. W. 6 13/16 in.. Accession no. 39.40.39a
    Pottery Mold
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; modeled and incised. H. 2 15/16 in. W. 6 13/16 in.. Accession no. 39.40.39a
    Pottery Mold
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Plaster; carved and painted. H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm) W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm) D. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm) Wt. 34.4 oz. (975.333 g). Accession no. 40.170.682.
    Frieze Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at the kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; red body and yellow surface. H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Wt. 8.9 oz. (252.3 g). Accession no. 48.101.20.
    Kiln Stand
  • 11th Century. Excavated at the kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; red body and yellow surface. H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Wt. 8.9 oz. (252.3 g). Accession no. 48.101.20.
    Kiln Stand
  • 11th Century. Excavated at the kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; red body and yellow surface. H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Wt. 8.9 oz. (252.3 g). Accession no. 48.101.20.
    Kiln Stand
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur. Iran. Earthenware; molded. H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm) Diam. 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm). Accession no. 40.170.663.
    Boss
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur. Iran. Earthenware; molded. H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm) Diam. 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm). Accession no. 40.170.663.
    Boss
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur. Iran. Earthenware; molded. H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm) Diam. 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm). Accession no. 40.170.663.
    Boss
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Village Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; white slip under transparent greenish glaze. H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm). Accession no. 38.40.178.
    Plate
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Village Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; white slip under transparent greenish glaze. H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm). Accession no. 38.40.178.
    Plate
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Village Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; white slip under transparent greenish glaze. H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm). Accession no. 38.40.178.
    Plate
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved and painted. H. 10 9/16 in. (26.8 cm) W. 11 in. (28 cm) D: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm). Accession no. 40.170.666
    Architectural Ornament
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved and painted. H. 10 9/16 in. (26.8 cm) W. 11 in. (28 cm) D: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm). Accession no. 40.170.666
    Architectural Ornament
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved and painted. H. 10 9/16 in. (26.8 cm) W. 11 in. (28 cm) D: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm). Accession no. 40.170.666
    Architectural Ornament
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved and painted. H. 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm) W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) D. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm). Accession no. 40.170.665.
    Frieze Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; carved and painted. H. 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm) W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) D. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm). Accession no. 40.170.665.
    Frieze Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; reddish body with gray surface. Distance between feet: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm). Accession no. 48.101.22.
    Kiln Stand
  • 11th Century. Excavated at kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; reddish body with gray surface. Distance between feet: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm). Accession no. 48.101.22.
    Kiln Stand
  • 11th Century. Excavated at kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; reddish body with gray surface. Distance between feet: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm). Accession no. 48.101.22.
    Kiln Stand
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; under monochrome glaze. Dimensions note listed. Accession no..39.40.76.
    Ewer
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; graffiato decoration under turquoise blue glaze. H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm) D: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Accession no. 40.170.655.
    Tile Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; graffiato decoration under turquoise blue glaze. H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm) D: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Accession no. 40.170.655.
    Tile Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; graffiato decoration under turquoise blue glaze. H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm) D: 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Accession no. 40.170.655.
    Tile Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Qanat Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; painted red, green-blue glaze. H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) D: 2 5/8 in.. (6.6 cm). Accession no. 40.170.662.
    Tile Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Qanat Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; painted red, green-blue glaze. H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) D: 2 5/8 in.. (6.6 cm). Accession no. 40.170.662.
    Tile Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Qanat Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; painted red, green-blue glaze. H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) D: 2 5/8 in.. (6.6 cm). Accession no. 40.170.662.
    Tile Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Qanat Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; painted red, green-blue glaze. H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) D: 2 5/8 in.. (6.6 cm). Accession no. 40.170.662.
    Tile Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Qanat Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; painted red, green-blue glaze. H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm) D: 2 5/8 in.. (6.6 cm). Accession no. 40.170.662.
    Tile Fragment
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Bazaar in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; slip covered and unglazed. Ht. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm) Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm). Accession no. 40.170.195.
    Ewer
  • 11th-12th Century. Excavated at kiln west of Khayyam in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; gritty white body, turquoise blue glaze and black stripes. W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm) L. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm). Accession no. 40.170.689.
    Fragment
  • 11th-12th Century. Excavated at kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; gritty composite body under blue glaze. H. 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm) Max WidtH. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm) irregular. Accession no. 40.170.529.
    Ewer
  • 11th-12th Century. Excavated at kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; gritty composite body under blue glaze. H. 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm) Max WidtH. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm) irregular. Accession no. 40.170.529.
    Ewer
  • 11th-12th Century. Excavated at kilns in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; gritty composite body under blue glaze. H. 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm) Max WidtH. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm) irregular. Accession no. 40.170.529.
    Ewer
  • 11th-12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; monochrome glazed. H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm). Accession no. 38.40.292.
    Jug with Handles
  • 11th-12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Turquoise and white bowl with black decoration inside. Earthenware; white slip with black decoration under turquoise blue glaze. H. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Wt. 9.7 oz. (275 g). Accession no. 37.40.14.
    Turquoise Bowl - Black Decor
  • 11th-12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Turquoise and white bowl with black decoration inside. Earthenware; white slip with black decoration under turquoise blue glaze. H. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Wt. 9.7 oz. (275 g). Accession no. 37.40.14.
    Turquoise Bowl - Black Decor
  • 11th-12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Turquoise and white bowl with black decoration inside. Earthenware; white slip with black decoration under turquoise blue glaze. H. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Wt. 9.7 oz. (275 g). Accession no. 37.40.14.
    Turquoise Bowl - Black Decor
  • 11th-12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Turquoise and white bowl with black decoration inside. Earthenware; white slip with black decoration under turquoise blue glaze. H. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Wt. 9.7 oz. (275 g). Accession no. 37.40.14.
    Turquoise Bowl - Black Decor
  • 11th-12th Century. Excavated at Bazaar in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; slip covered and unglazed. Dimensions not listed. Accession no. 40.170.182.
    Cup
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Village Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; white slip under turquoise glaze, incised. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Diam. of rim: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Accession no. 38.40.188.
    Turquoise Bowl - Incised
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Village Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; white slip under turquoise glaze, incised. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Diam. of rim: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Accession no. 38.40.188.
    Turquoise Bowl - Incised
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Village Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; white slip under turquoise glaze, incised. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Diam. of rim: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Accession no. 38.40.188.
    Turquoise Bowl - Incised
  • 11th Century. Excavated at Village Tepe in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; white slip under turquoise glaze, incised. H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Diam. of rim: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Accession no. 38.40.188.
    Turquoise Bowl - Incised
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Bazaar in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; slip covered and molded, unglazed. Dimensions not listed. Accession no. 40.170.602.
    Fragments
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated at South Horn Kiln in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm) Diam. 6 7/16 in. (16.3 cm). Accession no. 36.20.7.
    Molded Pitchers
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated at South Horn Kiln in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm) Diam. 6 7/16 in. (16.3 cm). Accession no. 36.20.7.
    Molded Pitchers
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated at South Horn Kiln in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm) Diam. 6 7/16 in. (16.3 cm). Accession no. 36.20.7.
    Molded Pitchers
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated at South Horn Kiln in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm). Accession no. 36.20.25.
    Molded Ewer
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated at South Horn Kiln in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm). Accession no. 36.20.25.
    Molded Ewer
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated at South Horn Kiln in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm). Accession no. 36.20.25.
    Molded Ewer
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated at South Horn Kiln in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm). Accession no. 36.20.25.
    Molded Ewer
  • 12th-13th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; carved decoration under opaque monochrome glaze. Parts of two words remain. Untranslated. H. 12 in. (30.5 cm) W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm). Accession no. 37.40.23.
    Tile Fragment
  • 12th-13th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; carved decoration under opaque monochrome glaze. Parts of two words remain. Untranslated. H. 12 in. (30.5 cm) W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm). Accession no. 37.40.23.
    Tile Fragment
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated near the South Horn in Nishapur, Iran. Part of a building facade. Inscription includes three letters of the word "Allah," Stonepaste; carved decoration under opaque monochrome glaze. H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) W. 10 in. (25.4 cm). Accession no. 37.40.24.
    Tile Fragment
  • 12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; monochrome glazed. H. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 37.40.19.
    Lamp
  • 12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; monochrome glazed. H. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 37.40.19.
    Lamp
  • 12th Century. Nishapur, Iran. Stonepaste; monochrome glazed. H. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Accession no. 37.40.19.
    Lamp
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, green blue glaze. H. 5 1/16 in. (12.8 cm) D: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm). Accession no. 40.170.664.
    Architectural Ornament
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, green blue glaze. H. 5 1/16 in. (12.8 cm) D: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm). Accession no. 40.170.664.
    Architectural Ornament
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, green blue glaze. H. 5 1/16 in. (12.8 cm) D: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm). Accession no. 40.170.664.
    Architectural Ornament
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, green blue glaze. H. 5 1/16 in. (12.8 cm) D: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm). Accession no. 40.170.664.
    Architectural Ornament
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, green blue glaze. H. 5 1/16 in. (12.8 cm) D: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm). Accession no. 40.170.664.
    Architectural Ornament
  • 12th Century. Excavated at Tepe Madrasa in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, green blue glaze. H. 5 1/16 in. (12.8 cm) D: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm). Accession no. 40.170.664.
    Architectural Ornament
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 7 1/16 in (18 cm) W. 8 1/4 in (21 cm). Accession no. 38.40.146.
    Molded Flask
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 7 1/16 in (18 cm) W. 8 1/4 in (21 cm). Accession no. 38.40.146.
    Molded Flask
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 7 1/16 in (18 cm) W. 8 1/4 in (21 cm). Accession no. 38.40.146.
    Molded Flask
  • 12th-13th Century. Excavated in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; molded decoration, unglazed. H. 7 1/16 in (18 cm) W. 8 1/4 in (21 cm). Accession no. 38.40.146.
    Molded Flask
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Excavated at Sabz Pushan in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, unglazed. Dimensions not listed. Accession no. 38.40.155.
    Lid
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Excavated at Sabz Pushan in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, unglazed. Dimensions not listed. Accession no. 38.40.155.
    Lid
  • 11th-12th Centuries. Excavated at Sabz Pushan in Nishapur, Iran. Earthenware; incised, unglazed. Dimensions not listed. Accession no. 38.40.155.
    Lid

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