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Written by: Deniz EkinciResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Ceramics & Glass · Catalogue no. 15499
Anonymous, Fatimid period (909–1171)Luster Bowl with Ibex
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The expensive and unpredictable luster technique was transmitted by Iraqi potters to the more prosperous Fatimid court in Cairo where it flourished from around 1000 until about 1171.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Fatimid period (909–1171) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1000s |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Fustat (Old Cairo), Fatimid period (909–1171) |
| Medium | earthenware with luster-painted design |
| Dimensions | Overall: 9.6 x 24.7 cm (3 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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