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Ewer

Title	Ewer
Author	Unknown
Publication Place	Iran (made) -
Subject	Ceramics Containers
Type	Other
Language	Undetermined
Digital	Yes
Manuscript	No
Physical Dimensions	Height: 27cm, Maximum width: 21.5cm, Depth: 8.5cm
Library:	Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID	620-1889
Record ID	620-1889
Library Location	Middle East Section
Notes	This ewer is a striking example of the brilliantly coloured ceramics made by Iranian potters under the Safavid dynasty (ruled 1501-1732). They often achieved dramatic effects with glazes of a single colour, as here, combined with moulded or carved decoration. In the 16th century, ceramic production in Iran was on a modest scale. When the capital moved to Isfahan around 1600, the production of luxury dishes and wall tiles in a wide variety of styles and techniques rapidly increased. No one particular centre was associated with ceramic production. The potters used many techniques, including underglaze painting, coloured glazes and lustre decoration, which was revived after 1650.
Malzemeler ve teknikler	Earthenware, glazed Earthenware Glazing
Fiziksel açıklama	Long-necked ewer with a turquoise glaze, a burn mark below the spout on one side.
Üslup	Safavid

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Ewer

Author Unknown

Publication Place Iran (made) -

Subject Ceramics Containers

Type Other

Language Undetermined

Digital Yes

Manuscript No

Physical Dimensions Height: 27cm, Maximum width: 21.5cm, Depth: 8.5cm

Library Victoria and Albert Museum

Library Asset ID 620-1889

Record ID 620-1889

Library Location Middle East Section

Notes This ewer is a striking example of the brilliantly coloured ceramics made by Iranian potters under the Safavid dynasty (ruled 1501-1732). They often achieved dramatic effects with glazes of a single colour, as here, combined with moulded or carved decoration. In the 16th century, ceramic production in Iran was on a modest scale. When the capital moved to Isfahan around 1600, the production of luxury dishes and wall tiles in a wide variety of styles and techniques rapidly increased. No one particular centre was associated with ceramic production. The potters used many techniques, including underglaze painting, coloured glazes and lustre decoration, which was revived after 1650.

Malzemeler ve teknikler Earthenware, glazed Earthenware Glazing

Fiziksel açıklama Long-necked ewer with a turquoise glaze, a burn mark below the spout on one side.

Üslup Safavid