Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1625
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Ceramics
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 8.8cm, Width: 47.6cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
408-1874
Record ID
408-1874
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1625
Notes
Dish, fritware, underglaze painted in blue and black with a mythical beast or qilin on cloud scrolls; Iran, 1625-50.
Tarihsel bağlam
Reserve-painted centres such as this one are typical of mid-16th century Chinese blue and white porcelain usually painted with flowers and cranes.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, underglaze painted in blue and black Painted
Fiziksel açıklama
In the centre of this dish shows a reserve-painted qilin fiercely against a ground of flaming clouds and ruyi heads. A broad eight-part flower scroll with leaves covers both flange and well. Two double sets of leafy branches fill the outer well.
Üslup
Safavid
