Name of Object:Plate Location:Damascus, Syria Holding Museum:National Museum of Damascus About National Museum of Damascus, Damascus Date of Object:Around hegira 6th century / AD 12th century Museum Inventory Number:ع 1387 Material(s) / Technique(s):Earthenware, with monochrome glaze. Dimensions:Height 7.5 cm, width 32.5 cm Period / Dynasty:Atabeg Provenance:Jazira (the region located between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, hence known as “the island” and currently consisting of northeast modern Syria and northwest Iraq), or Mesopotamia. Description:Many types of glazed pottery were produced during the Islamic period, one of which was a glazed ceramic painted in monochrome. This type was created by coating the fired pottery in molten coloured glass, usually dark-blue, burgundy, or green. View Short DescriptionThis large monochrome dish glazed in an intense cobalt-blue and boldly decorated with floriate kufic calligraphy inscribing the word 'al-Mulk' (sovereignty) is executed using the laqabi technique. How date and origin were established:This kind of earthenware was regularly produced in Jazira during the Atabeg period (6th / 12th century). Production of ceramics in the region was interrupted by the Mongol invasion in the 7th / 13th centuries (1269). How Object was obtained:Purchased in 1932. How provenance was established:This piece was found in Raqqa, in the Jazira region. Ceramics with monochrome glazes and decoration cut into the base were known to have been produced in Jazira at this time, and many have emerged during archaeological excavations. Selected bibliography:Abu al-Faraj al-Ush, M., A Concise Guide to the National Museum of Damascus, Damascus, 1969, p.229. Citation of this web page:Mona al-Moadin "Plate" in Discover Islamic Art, Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;sy;Mus01;23;en Prepared by: Mona Al-Moadin
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