Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1180
Publication Place
Kashan (made) -
Subject
Scrollwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 18.5cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
C.68-1931
Record ID
C.68-1931
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1180
Notes
The shape of this bowl is of Chinese origin and the carved decoration is inspired by âqingbaiâ (blueish-white) Chinese porcelain. But the scrollwork and lavender-blue glaze are native to the Middle East. The bowl's design was so fine, however, that for many years it was displayed as a Chinese piece. It is made of fritware, also called stone paste and quartz paste. Middle Eastern potters developed the material as a response to the challenge posed by Chinese porcelain. In the 12th and early 13th centuries, potters in Kashan and other centres in Iran used fritware to produce fine wares decorated in an astonishing range of styles. Occasionally the potters created wares which openly emulated Chinese ceramics, such as this bowl.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, carved and glazed Fritware Glazing Carving
Fiziksel açıklama
Fritware, with carved decoration under a blue glaze with a lobed rim and scroll motifs.
Üretim
Chinese in inspiration, and for years thought to be a Chinese object.
