Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Quatrefoils
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 22.9cm, Diameter: 17.8cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
614-1889
Record ID
614-1889
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
During the 16th century, ceramic production in Iran was on a modest scale. However, when the ruling Safavid dynasty (1501-1722) moved their capital to Isfahan around 1600, the production of luxury dishes and wall tiles rapidly increased. Safavid potters worked in a wide variety of styles and techniques, often seeking inspiration from their 12th century traditions and techniques. Single colour glazes were used by Safavid potters to great effect, often incorporating coloured slip, incised, carved, moulded and sprigged details. Here, the monochrome ground is enlived by the applied sprigg moulded quatrefoil motifs repeated on the mouth and neck.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, sprig-moulded and mustard glazed Earthenware Moulded Glazed
Fiziksel açıklama
Ewer, earthenware, of compressed pear-shape, with trumpet neck, tapering faceted spout, the hollow handle with a rectangular opening and an internal cylinder for filling with ice, the mouth rim and knopped neck with sprig-moulded applied quatrefoil motifs, covered with a flambé opaque yellowish-brown glaze.
Üslup
Safavid
