Publication Date
Second half of the 10th / 16th century
Publication Place
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British Museum
Subject
Blue, emerald and red porcelain in white quartz paste under glaze.
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
الارتفاع 21 سم؛ العرض 21 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
G.77
Record ID
object;ISL;uk;Mus01;42;ar
Library Location
British Museum
Date
Second half of the 10th / 16th century
Notes
Set of four faience tiles made of white quartz paste, stained blue, emerald and red under a glaze with large split palm fronds and lotus flowers. Together, the four tiles form a symmetrical arrangement of leaves and flowers that was part of a larger ensemble covering the interior walls of a building. The split fronds form a geometric structure surrounded by softer swirling flowers and tiny green leaves, while the fiery, sparkling red is made from viscous iron compounds obtained from iron-rich clay in Armenia. Viscous iron compounds were used in the ceramic industry in Iznik around the year 956 / 1550. They were applied in dense layers to prevent them from running under the glaze. New decorative formations appeared with the use of this strong color under the glaze along with the leaves known as saz on faience. Vessels that had appeared in previous decades represented more realistic plants such as hyacinth, carnation, lavender, and lotus flowers. The big one.
Sample Text
Emily Shovelton “Set of Four Faience Tiles” in Discover Islamic Art. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;ISL;uk;Mus01;42;ar
