Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Sphinx Foliage Arabesque
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 7.93cm, Diameter: 20.32cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
C.461-1928
Record ID
C.461-1928
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Bowl of fritware, with decoration carved through a thick black slip under a turquoise glaze, Iran (Kashan), late 12th century-early 13th century.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, glazed and painted over black slip and carved Fritware Glaze Slip Carved Glazed
Fiziksel açıklama
Bowl of fritware, of shallow shape on high foot, decoration is carved through a thick black slip and covered with a turquoise glaze. The interior with a central crowned sphinx surrounded by arabesques foliage within a black band. Bold vertical strokes adorn the border. The exterior is left undecorated and covered with a turquoise glaze.
Üretim
This type of ware is known as 'Silhouette ware'.
Üslup
Islamic Seljuk
