Jug thumbnail 1
Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Jug

late 12th century to early 13th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug of fritware, of pear-shaped body, painted in black slip under a turquoise glaze. Arabic inscription on a ground of foliate scrolls. Inscription reads 'Rising fortune and a prosperous life' on a ground of foliated scrolls.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware painted under the glaze
Brief description
Jug of fritware, decorated in black slip under a turquoise glaze, Iran (Kashan), late 12th to early 13th century.
Physical description
Jug of fritware, of pear-shaped body, painted in black slip under a turquoise glaze. Arabic inscription on a ground of foliate scrolls. Inscription reads 'Rising fortune and a prosperous life' on a ground of foliated scrolls.
Dimensions
  • Height: 29.7cm
  • Diameter: 18.1cm
Dimensions are taken from registers.
Styles
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
254-1902

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdMarch 20, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest