Plate
16th century or 17th century (made)
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Plate of fritware, painted in cobalt blue under a clear glaze. Inside, an underlined bracketed rim leads to the six panels which cover both flange and well with six floral sprays surrounded by elongated leaves. Jewel strings ending in a tassel fill the panel dividers. In a central medallion, a pedestalled vase with a flowering plant. Seven lobed panels divided the outside and contain lozenges surrounded by a cross made up of dots. Imitation Chinese square mark in blue.
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Materials and techniques | Fritware painted in underglaze blue |
Brief description | Plate, fritware painted in underglaze blue, Iran, 16th or 17th century |
Physical description | Plate of fritware, painted in cobalt blue under a clear glaze. Inside, an underlined bracketed rim leads to the six panels which cover both flange and well with six floral sprays surrounded by elongated leaves. Jewel strings ending in a tassel fill the panel dividers. In a central medallion, a pedestalled vase with a flowering plant. Seven lobed panels divided the outside and contain lozenges surrounded by a cross made up of dots. Imitation Chinese square mark in blue. |
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Accession number | 495-1878 |
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Record created | March 30, 2009 |
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