Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1550
Publication Place
Iran (made) Tabriz (made) -
Subject
Lotus Flowers
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 16.3cm, Height: 7.3cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
C.232-1985
Record ID
C.232-1985
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1550
Notes
This Iranian bowl is an accurate copy of a Chinese original in both its shape and its decoration. Here there are lotus sprays on the outside, and the border around the inside of the rim is a distinctive feature of Chinese porcelains made between 1522 and 1566. In the Safavid period (1501-1722) Iranian potters developed new types of fritwares inspired by Chinese blue-and-white porcelain. In fritware, the main ingredient was fine quartz powder made by grinding sand or pebbles. Small quantities of white clay and a glassy substance known as frit were added â the clay to give plasticity, the frit to bind the body after firing. Unlike high-fired Chinese porcelain, low-fired fritware was soft and porous, but like porcelain it was white all the way through and could be used to make convincing substitutes.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, underglaze painted in blue Fritware Underglazing
Fiziksel açıklama
Fritware bowl, with underglaze painted decoration. There are lotus sprays on the outside, a thin geometric border around the inner rim.
Üretim
The bowl is a high quality copy of a Chinese original, and the border around the inside of the rim is a distinctive feature of Chinese porcelains made between 1522 and 1566.
Üslup
Safavid
