Lobed Bowl with Harpies, Iran, probably Ray or Kashan, Seljuq Period (1037 - 1194), Late 12th-early 13th century. Glazed stonepaste with enamel decoration.. Height: 9.5 cm; Rim (Diameter): 22.5 cm; Base (Diameter): 8.6 cm. Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey, 1941.19 © Toledo Museum of Art 

A thinly potted lobed bowl with a ridged foot and rim. Decorated in haft rang, seven-color polychrome technique. In the bottom of the bowl, two harpies in an elaborate roundel; around them in the cavetto an elaborate gold and turquoise festoon in low relief. Outside is undecorated except for a pale turquoise band with gilded circles.

The lobed form of this bowl is also found in Islamic metalwork and glass. Two harpies, mythical birdwomen, appear at the center of the bowl.