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

Beaker

ca. 1600-1725 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Beaker, fritware, of waisted shape, on a narrow spreading foot, the double-walled base pierced on the exterior, and the interior base applied with small birds, covered with a turquoise green glaze.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware, pierced, applied and glazed
Brief description
Beaker, fritware, perforated decoration at the base and interior with applied motif, under an opaque turquoise-green glaze; Iran, 17th or early 18th century.
Physical description
Beaker, fritware, of waisted shape, on a narrow spreading foot, the double-walled base pierced on the exterior, and the interior base applied with small birds, covered with a turquoise green glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.1cm
  • Diameter: 12.7cm
Style
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
322-1884

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Record createdApril 3, 2009
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