Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1580
Publication Place
Iznik (made) -
Subject
Ceramics
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 32cm, Height: 7.2cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
1141-1864
Record ID
1141-1864
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1580
Notes
Iznik patterns often combine Islamic and Chinese elements. The arabesques on this dish are Islamic, while the background has a wave scroll inspired by Chinese models, and the rim has a version of the Chinese rock and wave design.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, polychrome underglaze painted, glazed Fritware
Fiziksel açıklama
Plate with shallow rim, decorated with prominent vegetal motifs highlighted with blue and green atop a background of tightly wound black spirals. The decoration in the rim is an abstract version of the wave-and-rock motif.
Üretim
Probably from one particular Iznik atelier which especially favoured wave-scroll grounds.
Üslup
Iznik Ottoman
