Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1575
Publication Place
Iznik (made) -
Subject
Ceramics
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 29cm, Height: 5.7cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1745-1892
Record ID
1745-1892
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1575
Notes
The Ottoman court's patronage of Iznik ceramics was renewed during the construction of the Süleymaniye mosque in Istanbul in 1550-7. The first Iznik tiles were produced, and a bright red was added to the range of colours painted under the glaze. This was achieved with a slip made from a special clay. In the following decades, tiles of high quality were decorated in red, green and tones of blue on a white ground. Dishes, bottles and other vessels had similar decoration on white or coloured grounds. By the 1530s, small sprays of tulips and other recognisable flowers were a common motif, but from the 1550s these were replaced by compositions on a larger scale, such as this design with a large lotus flower.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, underglaze painted in cobalt blue, glazed Fritware
Fiziksel açıklama
Dish with foliate rim. On a background filled with triple scroll motifs, a design of lotus-like flower in centre, growing on a stalk that also sprouts several smaller flowers. Blue on white ground.
Üretim
The triple-scroll motif was used for a short period and is believed to be similar to late 15th century Chinese curlicues.
Üslup
Iznik Ottoman
