Circular Dish with Fluted Vertical Side Walls c. 10th century

Editor: Here we have an anonymous circular dish with fluted sides, made of ceramic. It feels very delicate and intentional. What can you tell me about it? Curator: This dish embodies subtle resistance. Its delicate form belies the labor involved in its creation and its potential function. How does it challenge our expectations of utility and value associated with ceramic objects, especially within historical power structures? Editor: That's a fascinating perspective. So, it's more than just a pretty dish? Curator: Precisely. Consider how the anonymity of the artist further complicates its narrative. Whose stories are silenced in the art historical record? What does this anonymity tell us about gender, labor, and cultural value? Editor: I hadn't considered those layers. Thanks for shedding some light on this. Curator: My pleasure. Art is never created in a vacuum. Always consider its intersectional context!