ceramics

Still Life with Geranium

Henri Matisse · 1906

Portrait of Mrs. Hamilton

William Derby · 1800–50

Bowl Fragments

Islamic · Seljuq dynasty (1037–1194), Late 12th/early 13th century

Strap-Handled Vessel in the Form of a Bird with Abstract Pattern on Body

Paracas · 650–150 BCE

Bowl with Fish Motif

Paracas · 650–100 BCE

Drum-Shaped Pillow with Floral Sprays

Unknown artist · Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 12th century

Tiger-Shaped Pillow with Floral Spray

Unknown artist · Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 12th/13th century

Portrait of a Lady

Richard Cosway, R.A. · c. 1785

Tile with Musician and Dancer

Islamic · Qajar dynasty (1796–1925), 19th century

Bowl with Stylized Leaves

Unknown artist · Jin dynasty (1115–1234) or later

Cloud-Shaped Pillow with Fish

Unknown artist · Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 12th/13th century

Tile with a Double-Arched Prayer Niche (Mihrab)

Islamic · Ilkhanid dynasty (1256–1353), 13th century

Tile depicting Khusrau Happening upon Shirin Bathing

Unknown artist · Qajar dynasty (1789-1925), late 19th century

Bowl with Winding Strokes

Unknown artist · Southern Song (1127–1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), 12th/14th century

Bowl with Zigzag Strokes

Unknown artist · Southern Song (1127–1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), 12th/14th century

Bowl with Calligraphic Strokes

Unknown artist · Southern Song (1127–1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), c. 12th/14th century