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Title	Bowl
Author	Unknown
Publication Date:	1260
Publication Place	Iran (made) -
Subject	Phoenix Lotus Blossom
Type	Other
Language	Undetermined
Digital	Yes
Manuscript	No
Physical Dimensions	Conversion height: 13cm, Diameter: 29.2cm
Library:	Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID	C.52-1910
Record ID	C.52-1910
Library Location	Middle East Section
Date	1260
Notes	This bowl is an example of a type of ceramic that became very popular under the Ilkhanids. It is known as 'Sultanabad ware' after the place it was first found. However, these wares were probably made at Kashan - the main centre of pottery production in Iran before the Mongol invasions of the early 13th century, which continued to operate during the Ilkhanid period (1256-1353). Its angular shape with a wide rim overhanging both interior and exterior is typical of the time. Such is the decoration in slip painting that covers interior and exterior except for the low foot. Black is used for the outlines of the decoration. The flying phoenixes and lotus blossoms were common subjects of Sultanabad ware. They were new motifs derived from Chinese origin. The Mongol invasions created a close link between the Middle East and China as both regions came to be ruled by the Mongol viceroys. In China this was known as the Yuan dynasty. These dynasties maintained close cultural links with each other through trade, by sea and land, along the silk route. This created a flow of many new artistic motifs from China into the Middle East such as the dragon, the phoenix and the lotus blossom.
Malzemeler ve teknikler	Fritware with underglaze painting Fritware Underglazing
Fiziksel açıklama	Bowl of fritware with flaring sides, wide rim on low foot, painted in white slip on grey engobe, with outlines in black under transparent glaze. The interior shows three flying phoenixes on a densely foliated background with lotus blossoms. The rim is decorated with a pearl-band. The exterior consists of a border with vertical strokes (possibly calligraphical lams), and the outer border with radiating lines. The lower portion of the exterior and the foot are unglazed.
Üretim	This type of ware is known as 'Sultanabad ware' after where it was first found, but was probably made at Kashan.
Üslup	Islamic Ilkhanid Mongol

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Bowl

Author Unknown

Publication Date 1260

Publication Place Iran (made) -

Subject Phoenix Lotus Blossom

Type Other

Language Undetermined

Digital Yes

Manuscript No

Physical Dimensions Conversion height: 13cm, Diameter: 29.2cm

Library Victoria and Albert Museum

Library Asset ID C.52-1910

Record ID C.52-1910

Library Location Middle East Section

Date 1260

Notes This bowl is an example of a type of ceramic that became very popular under the Ilkhanids. It is known as 'Sultanabad ware' after the place it was first found. However, these wares were probably made at Kashan - the main centre of pottery production in Iran before the Mongol invasions of the early 13th century, which continued to operate during the Ilkhanid period (1256-1353). Its angular shape with a wide rim overhanging both interior and exterior is typical of the time. Such is the decoration in slip painting that covers interior and exterior except for the low foot. Black is used for the outlines of the decoration. The flying phoenixes and lotus blossoms were common subjects of Sultanabad ware. They were new motifs derived from Chinese origin. The Mongol invasions created a close link between the Middle East and China as both regions came to be ruled by the Mongol viceroys. In China this was known as the Yuan dynasty. These dynasties maintained close cultural links with each other through trade, by sea and land, along the silk route. This created a flow of many new artistic motifs from China into the Middle East such as the dragon, the phoenix and the lotus blossom.

Malzemeler ve teknikler Fritware with underglaze painting Fritware Underglazing

Fiziksel açıklama Bowl of fritware with flaring sides, wide rim on low foot, painted in white slip on grey engobe, with outlines in black under transparent glaze. The interior shows three flying phoenixes on a densely foliated background with lotus blossoms. The rim is decorated with a pearl-band. The exterior consists of a border with vertical strokes (possibly calligraphical lams), and the outer border with radiating lines. The lower portion of the exterior and the foot are unglazed.

Üretim This type of ware is known as 'Sultanabad ware' after where it was first found, but was probably made at Kashan.

Üslup Islamic Ilkhanid Mongol