Author
Unknown (maker)
Publication Date
1450
Publication Place
Nishapur (made) Tabriz (made) -
Subject
Ceramics Islam
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 34.5cm, Height: 6.5cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
C.10-1947
Record ID
C.10-1947
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1450
Notes
The shape, decoration and colour of this Iranian dish were all inspired by Chinese celadon ware. Celadon wares made at Longquan in southern China were the most popular type of porcelain imported into the Middle East in the 14th and 15th centuries. The characteristic green glaze of celadon ware can vary in tone and includes the greyish-green shown here. The body of this dish is fritware. Fritware was also known as stone paste or quartz paste. It was developed by Middle Eastern potters as a response to the challenge posed by Chinese porcelain. 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. The clay gave plasticity. The frit helped to bind the body after firing.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, moulded, slipped and glazed Fritware Glazing
Fiziksel açıklama
Shallow fritware dish with a wide foot ring, with relief decoration, moulded or sprigged, covered in a green glaze over a white slip, made in imitation of 14th-century Chinese celadons (Longquan ware); the foot has been wiped clean of glaze before firing.
Üslup
Islamic
