Kalian
17th century (made)
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Pipe base (kalian) of oviform, fritware, painted with flowers in compartments in blue, green and red, under a clear glaze. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware with polychrome underglaze painting |
| Brief description | Kalian (Water-pipe base), fritware, with polychrome underglaze painting, Iran, 17th century |
| Physical description | Pipe base (kalian) of oviform, fritware, painted with flowers in compartments in blue, green and red, under a clear glaze. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue. |
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| Accession number | 171-1884 |
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| Record created | April 2, 2009 |
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