Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Dragons Floral Patterns Scrolling Foliage Leaves Insects
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 26.2cm, Height: 4.4cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1107-1876
Record ID
1107-1876
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Plate, fritware painted in underglaze blue and black, Iran, Safavid period, 16th or 17th century
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware with underglaze decoration Fritware Painted Glazed
Fiziksel açıklama
Plate of fritware, painted in underglaze blue with black outline. In a central medallion are two confronting winged dragons amid scrolling foliage. Similar motif but with four winged dragons at regular intervals round the rim. On the underside of the rim, a band divided into eight panels, each containing a circle surrounded by four dots. On the underside of the cavetto are two clusters of leaves, rockwork and stylised flying insects. Footring unglazed. Mark of a simulated Chinese character in black on the base.
Üretim
Register
Üslup
Safavid
