Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1100
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Ceramics Islam
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 6in, Diameter: 5.5in, Diameter: 8.5cm
(Note: mouth diameter ), Diameter: 6.2cm
(Note: Base diameter)
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
C.164-1928
Record ID
C.164-1928
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1100
Notes
Although the mina'i technique is usually associated with figural imagery, it was also used to create abstract ornamental patterns as seen here. It allowed the artist to make fine lines in several contrasting colors, which meant that patterns of increased complexity were possible. Here the artist has decorated the jug's body with an interlace of vegetal motifs, while the tall neck is covered with a repeating geometric pattern.
Tarihsel bağlam
Non-figurative minai'i wares are somewhat rarer than figurative which can be related to mural and manuscript illustration of 12-13th century Iran. Not much is known about the patrons of these wares nor the context in which they were used.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, polychrome inglaze and overglaze painted on opaque monochrome glaze (mina'i) Stonepaste Enamels Glaze Enamelling Firing Painting Glazing
Fiziksel açıklama
Jug convered with an opaque white glaze painted in-glaze blue and turquoise, and red and black enamel. Painted diamond pattern set within two registers of squares on neck, design of arabesques and interlacing on body . Wide opening leading to bulbous body.
Üretim
Mina'i
Üslup
Seljuk
