Publication Date
6th/12th century
Publication Place
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British Museum
Subject
Engraved and glazed pottery in blue, green and purple.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
القطر 41.5 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
1923.2-17.1
Record ID
object;ISL;uk;Mus01;14;ar
Library Location
British Museum
Date
6th/12th century
Notes
A large, round ceramic dish, glazed in blue, green, and purple, with engraved decorations, known as “Laqbi,” or engraved colored pottery. Dominating the center of the plate is a creature known as the Hook, a fantastical animal with the body of a bird and the head of a human. The first stage of making this type is to carve the overall design into the unfired pottery: the hook, the band behind it made up of floral patterns, and the shapes on the edge. After the first stage of firing, the glaze is placed in the engraved lines, which are designed to prevent the glaze from running. The design on the rim is a simplified version of the corded pattern that characterizes the "Laqbi" type of porcelain dishes. I used these plates on the dining table and were a cheaper alternative to metal plates and bowls.
Sample Text
Emily Shovelton “Ceramic Dish” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;uk;Mus01;14;ar
