Islamic arts

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  • Bowl, minai’i (“enameled”) ware, Iran, late 12th–early 13th century. 2026-10-16 16:11

    Minai’i pottery: The exquisite Iranian art lost after the Mongol invasion

    TEHRAN – Combining intricate craftsmanship with scenes from Persian epic literature, minai’i ceramics transformed ordinary vessels into richly illustrated works of art during Iran’s Seljuk period. The tradition flourished in the late 12th and early 13th centuries before disappearing amid the upheavals of the Mongol period.

  • Echoes of the past: Golden-lustre ceramic bowl 2026-08-16 17:18

    Echoes of the past: Golden-lustre ceramic bowl

    The pictured golden-lustre ceramic bowl, which dates from the 7th century AH (13th–14th century CE), is made of a stone-paste (glass-paste) body. It is deep-bodied, with a flat rim, an elongated profile, and a tall, rounded, concave base. Decorative inscriptions adorn both its interior and exterior surfaces.