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Spittoon

1650-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Spittoon of fritware, painted with flower decoration in blue, red and greenish brown under a clear glaze. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware with underglaze painting
Brief description
Spittoon, fritware, underglaze painted in blue with red and green slip, covered in a clear glaze; Iran, 1650-1700.
Physical description
Spittoon of fritware, painted with flower decoration in blue, red and greenish brown under a clear glaze. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14cm
  • Diameter: 12.7cm
Gallery label
(1954)
Spittoon.
Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.
2514-1876
Production
Label
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
2514-1876

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Record createdMarch 23, 2009
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