Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1260
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Hare Floral Foliage Medallion
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 5.4cm, Diameter: 17.7cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
C.414-1918
Record ID
C.414-1918
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1260
Notes
This bowl is an example of a type of ceramic that became very popular under the Ilkhanids. It is known as 'Sultanabad ware' after the place it was first found. However, these wares were probably made at Kashan - the main centre of pottery production in Iran before the Mongol invasions of the early 13th century, which continued to operate during the Ilkhanid period (1256-1353). The Mongol invasions created a close link between the Middle East and China as both regions came to be ruled by the Mongol viceroys. In China this was known as the Yuan dynasty. These dynasties maintained close cultural links with each other through trade, by sea and land, along the silk route. This created a flow of many new artistic motifs from China into the Middle East such as the dragon, the phoenix and the lotus blossom. The bowl represents some of the characteristics of Ilkhanid wares that are attributed to Sultanabad. Such is the decoration in slip painting that covers interior and exterior except for the low foot. Black is used for the outlines of the decoration. The lobed shape of the bowl copies Chinese bowls which were imported in large numbers at this time. Single animals in a densely foliated background, like the present bowl, were a popular subject during the Ilkhanid period.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware with underglaze painting Fritware Underglazing
Fiziksel açıklama
Fritware bowl of shallow form with lobed walls, on small foot, decorated with underglaze painting in black, blue and turquoise on a white slip. The interior shows a round medallion containing a dotted hare against the backdrop of dense foliage, the lobes are decorated in the 'panel-style' filled with floral designs.
Üretim
This type of ware is known as 'Sultanabad ware' after where it was first found, but was probably made at Kashan.
Üslup
Islamic Mongol Ilkhanid
