Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1780
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Ceramics
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 9.25in
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
795-1900
Record ID
795-1900
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1780
Notes
Plaque for a bee hive cover, earthenware, circular with pierced opening and a man on horse; Iran, 1780 to 1850
Tarihsel bağlam
Traditionally, horizontal cylindrical bee hives were used in Iran. They were made of woven reeds or cane and smoothed over with mud that was then allowed to dry. One end was sealed with a pottery roundel such as the ones shown here. The other end was closed with a wicker or wood plate. The hives were stacked in rows and then covered with mud and straw to insulate them against excessive cold in Winter. Increasingly, such hives have been replaced by modern wooden box hives.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Earthenware with hand painted decoration in coloured glaze Earthenware Glazed Painted
Fiziksel açıklama
Plaque for a bee hive cover, earthenware, circular with pierced opening, glazed and painted with a man wearing a blue coat and hat with a tassel and holding a long spear sitting on a horse, at the horse's feet are two goats.
Üretim
In the Museum register this is originally attributed to Syria.
Üslup
Qajar
