Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Vegetal Decoration
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 49cm, Height: 9cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
2813-1876
Record ID
2813-1876
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
This piece is an example of the striking effects Iranian potters could create with glazes of a single colour. Many of these wares have moulded or carved decoration, such as the design incised in the centre of this blue dish. In the 16th century, ceramic production in Iran was on a modest scale. When the capital moved to Isfahan around 1600, the production of luxury dishes and wall tiles in a wide variety of styles and techniques rapidly increased. There does not appear to have been a particular centre of production. The techniques included underglaze painting, coloured glazes and lustre.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware under slip with carved decoration Fritware
Fiziksel açıklama
Large blue dish with vegetal design (much like grass), incised in white, with a mark imitating a Chinese character in blue.
Üslup
Safavid
