mid-12th century
Syria
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Bowl
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStonepaste; luster-painted on transparent glaze
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SizeH. 2 1/8 in. ( 5.4 cm) Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
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Geography detailsMade in
Syria -
Country today
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Datemid-12th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Around 1075, emigre potters from Egypt introduced stonepaste and overglaze luster painting to Syria, both pivotal for ceramic development in the region. Named after the find‑spot (Tell Minis) of a cache near Aleppo but produced at unidentified centers, this luster is characterized by a reddish hue because of its low silver content, perhaps due to a silver shortage.