Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1600
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Animals Phoenix Flowers Ruyi Scroll-Work
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 39.4cm, Diameter: 19.7cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1123-1876
Record ID
1123-1876
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1600
Notes
This ceramic vessel was originally designed as a vase to display cut-flowers, having a wide neck and four spouted openings on its shoulders, now missing. The form was unique to Iranian pottery from the 12th century, which was revived in the 17th century. The idea of spouted vessels for cut-flowers was evidently exported to Europe and copied in the Netherlands at the end of the 17th century. The decoration, however, imitates Chinese blue and white porcelain. When the object was later damaged, probably through use, it was repurposed as a ewer for serving iced water. This was achieved through the addition of metal mounts, which included a hinged cover and a double walled insert to contain iced water in the inner cavity, which was kept chilled by adding icy water through an opening at the top of the handle that fed into the surrounding cavity.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware with underglaze decoration and brass mount Fritware Brass (Alloy) Painted Glazed Mounted
Fiziksel açıklama
Ewer of fritware, pear-shape, with an inner body for holding ice, mounted with neck and lid, handle and spout of chased brass. Painted in underglaze blue with black outline, on the body a landscape with phoenix, animals and flowers; two bands of lotus panels and scrollwork round the foot; large ruyi heads, partly covered by the brass mount, round the shoulder. Imitation Chinese square mark in black.
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