Fragment of a Glazed Decorated Vessel

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Fragment of a Glazed Decorated Vessel

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Fragment of a glazed earthenware vessel dating to the Medieval Islamic period. The object is made of red earthenware and covered with a yellow and brown lead glaze. It features incised vegetal decoration beneath the glaze in the sgraffito ware technique. The surface shows fine glaze crazing and firing traces associated with traditional ceramic production methods.

Overview Collection

Title:  (Fragment of a Glazed Decorated Vessel)

Period:  (Medieval Islamic Period)

Date: ca.  (11th–14th century CE)

Culture:  (Islamic Egyptian / Eastern Mediterranean)

Medium:  (Earthenware with lead glaze and incised vegetal decoration)

Dimensions: ( H X W ) - ( 14.2 X 14 )

Classification: Islamic Glazed Sgraffito Ware

Credit Line: SAC ( Société d’Archéologie Copte)

Object Number:  ( SAC - ISL.CER.SGW.2026.001)

Curatorial Department: Islamic Art and Ceramics Department

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