Thread by @BaytAlFann

Mina’i ceramics were made in Iran during the 12th & 13th centuries. Mina’i ware scenes depict courtly pursuits such as feasting, fighting, or poetry & music performances.

Many Mina’i ceramics were taken & put in museums across the world.

A thread on Mina’i ceramics in museums…

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century Iran, Kashan

It can be imagined that the performer here, is delivering the verses inscribed along the rim of the bowl: "If the beloved leaves me, what am I to do? If s/he does not see the wisdom of our union, what am I to do?"

@LACMA

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran.

The ruler and courtiers depicted in this scene all wear costumes with embroidered tiraz armbands of the type traditionally given by Muslim rulers as honorific gifts to their subjects.

@brooklynmuseum

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century, Iran

Bowl with paired riders inscribed with good wishes

@BM_AG

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran.

The central figure seen here is seated on a harnessed horse, possibly while on a hunt. The exterior of this footed bowl includes what is possibly a pseudo-inscription in the cursive naskhi style.

@walters_museum

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran

Bowl with paired riders inscribed with good wishes

@AshmoleanMuseum

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century Iran, Kashan

@LACMA

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran

@metmuseum

Mina’i bowl, 1200-1250 c. Isfahan, Iran, Seljuk

Mina'i Bowl with Horsemen, Seated Figures and Harpies, and Pseudo-inscription around the Exterior

@harvartmuseums

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran

Bowl with seated figures and sphinxes, Mina'i ware, earthenware with polychrome enamels and gold over turquoise glaze

@cincyartmuseum

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century Iran

Bowl Inscribed "Increasing Prosperity, Wealth"

@DIADetroit

Mina’i bowl, 12th century (Seljuq), Iran

@PUArtMuseum

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century Iran

princely figures seated under a tree with birds & fishpond. Kufic inscription along the inside of the rim is based on the Arabic word, al-‘izz (glory) inscription on the outside is based on the word al-barr (piety)

@KhaliliOnline

Mina’i bowl, c. 1175-1220, Kashan, Iran

@FitzMuseum_UK

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran.

Bowl with Confronted Mounted Horsemen, late 12th-early 13th century. Ceramic, mina'i (enameled) or haft rangi (seven colors)

@brooklynmuseum

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran

Turquoise Bowl with Lute Player & Audience
Assembly with an audience of 10 people, or singers, surrounding the ’ud-player is depicted on this bowl. Bowls of fruit suggest the festive nature of the event

@metmuseum

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran

Depicting Mounted Falconer Encircled by Sphinxes

@hi_shangrila

Mina’i bowl, 13th century (Seljuq), Iran

Decorated with an enthroned ruler flanked by two attendants; the inner walls are covered in a wide band of palmette scrolls. An inscription in kufic script borders the inside rim

@V_and_A

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century (Seljuq), Iran

Bowl with Design of Two Equestrian Figures, Two Seated Figures, Tree, Birds, and Inscriptions

@StlArtMuseum

Mina’i bowl, late 12th-early 13th century Iran, Seljuk

Depicting enthroned royal figure & four attendants with visitor in a garden with trees, birds and pond. Persian inscription painted below the figures with second inscription painted on the exterior rim.

@britishmuseum