Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Damascus (made) -
Subject
Fish Rosette Horse Bird Flowers
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 9.5cm, Width: 24.8cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
305-1895
Record ID
305-1895
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Dish of glazed fritware, of octagonal form, painted under the glaze, Damascus, 16th century.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Glazed earthenware and painted Earthenware Painted Glazed
Fiziksel açıklama
Dish of glazed fritware, of octagonal form, painted under the glaze in blue, green, turquoise and manganese. The central compartment is decorated with four fish and is surrounded by eight smaller circular divisions, each having a rosette at the bottom. On one of the sides is a horse with rider, and on another is a grotesque bird with a human head. The rest of the sides are painted with animals, fish, a bird and flowers, and underneath is a floral design. It rests on four feet.
