Publication Date
19th century
Publication Place
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Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Subject
Pride: Confused
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
طول: 20 سم عرض: 11 سم ارتفاع: 46.5 سم
Library
Museum With No Frontiers
Library Asset ID
FBQ.HH.389
Record ID
object;EPM;qt;Mus22;44;ar
Library Location
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Date
19th century
Notes
Geometric and floral motifs in red and liquid gold adorn this white porcelain jug from Ottoman Türkiye. The bird-shaped object is reminiscent of similar pieces from the Umayyad dynasty. These types of vessels would pour water, often perfumed, for ablution purposes or to clean the hands of guests before the feast. While borrowing elements such as flowers, paisley leaves and fruit from Iznik art, the craftsman likely designed the jug for the Hungarian market. As interest in Asian and Ottoman ceramics grew in Europe in the 19th century, craftsmen from Italy, France, and Hungary attempted to imitate Iznik pottery. Meanwhile, Turkish craftsmen wanted to match European taste, designing typical Ottoman production. This jug embodies the opulent Ottoman trend of mixing influences from China, Renaissance Italy, the Balkan region and Iznik style. From this imitation of art through mutual admiration emerges a group of objects whose unique interplay has been studied even today.
Sample Text
Sarah Schroeder “Ewer” in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum Without Borders, 2026. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;qt;Mus22;44;ar
