Pyxis (Cylindrical Container) late 11th–early 12th century This type of copper?toned lusterware known as Tell Minis ware is named after a village in central Syria where such pieces were found. Syrian potters used minimal amounts of silver and greater amounts of copper in creating luster glazes, thus endowing the luster with a distinct dark coppery hue. A shortage of silver in the region at the time may have caused a change in the luster glaze Pyxis (Cylindrical Container). late 11th–early 12th century. Stonepaste; luster-painted on incised, opaque white glaze. Attributed to Syria. Cer
Pyxis (Cylindrical Container) late 11th–early 12th century This type of copper?toned lusterware known as Tell Minis ware is named after a village in central Syria where such pieces were found. Syrian potters used minimal amounts of silver and greater amounts of copper in creating luster glazes, thus endowing the luster with a distinct dark coppery hue. A shortage of silver in the region at the time may have caused a change in the luster glaze Pyxis (Cylindrical Container). late 11th–early 12th century. Stonepaste; luster-painted on incised, opaque white glaze. Attributed to Syria. Ceramics
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