Yazar
Unknown
Basım Tarihi
1260
Basım Yeri
Iran (made) -
Konu
Phoenix Lotus Blossom
Tür
Diğer
Dil
Belirlenmemiş dil
Dijital
Evet
Yazma
Hayır
Fiziksel Boyutlar
Conversion height: 13cm, Diameter: 29.2cm
Kütüphane
Victoria and Albert Museum
Demirbaş Numarası
C.52-1910
Kayıt Numarası
C.52-1910
Lokasyon
Middle East Section
Tarih
1260
Notlar
This bowl is an example of a type of ceramic that became very popular under the Ilkhanids. It is known as 'Sultanabad ware' after the place it was first found. However, these wares were probably made at Kashan - the main centre of pottery production in Iran before the Mongol invasions of the early 13th century, which continued to operate during the Ilkhanid period (1256-1353). Its angular shape with a wide rim overhanging both interior and exterior is typical of the time. Such is the decoration in slip painting that covers interior and exterior except for the low foot. Black is used for the outlines of the decoration. The flying phoenixes and lotus blossoms were common subjects of Sultanabad ware. They were new motifs derived from Chinese origin. The Mongol invasions created a close link between the Middle East and China as both regions came to be ruled by the Mongol viceroys. In China this was known as the Yuan dynasty. These dynasties maintained close cultural links with each other through trade, by sea and land, along the silk route. This created a flow of many new artistic motifs from China into the Middle East such as the dragon, the phoenix and the lotus blossom.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware with underglaze painting Fritware Underglazing
Fiziksel açıklama
Bowl of fritware with flaring sides, wide rim on low foot, painted in white slip on grey engobe, with outlines in black under transparent glaze. The interior shows three flying phoenixes on a densely foliated background with lotus blossoms. The rim is decorated with a pearl-band. The exterior consists of a border with vertical strokes (possibly calligraphical lams), and the outer border with radiating lines. The lower portion of the exterior and the foot are unglazed.
Üretim
This type of ware is known as 'Sultanabad ware' after where it was first found, but was probably made at Kashan.
Üslup
Islamic Ilkhanid Mongol
