Author
Unknown
Publication Date
1150
Publication Place
Kashan (made) -
Subject
Scrollwork
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Diameter: 19.9cm, Height: 6.8cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
C.185-1926
Record ID
C.185-1926
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1150
Notes
This bowl with its carved decoration was inspired by âqingbaiâ (blueish-white) porcelain from China. The motifs, however, are Iranian. It is made of fritware, also called stone paste and quartz paste. Middle Eastern potters developed the material as a response to the challenge posed by Chinese porcelain. In the 12th and early 13th centuries, potters in Kashan and other centres in Iran used fritware to produce fine wares decorated in an astonishing range of styles.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Fritware, carved and glazed Fritware Firing Carving Glazing
Fiziksel açıklama
A fritware bowl with narrow foot, deeply carved and glazed afterwards in a pinkish brown.
Üretim
A monochromed carved bowl, of the Seljuq style and period, developed in Iran imitating Chinese ware.
Üslup
Islamic
