Kalian

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

Spherical hookah-base, decorated with interlocking pattern of green interlace panels and blue floral ogives outlined in red, with pendant blue flowers and leaves

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fritware, painted in green and red slip and underglaze blue
Brief description
Kalian (water-pipe base), fritware, of spherical form, underglaze painted in blue with red and green slip, covered in a clear glaze; Iran, 1650-1700.
Physical description
Spherical hookah-base, decorated with interlocking pattern of green interlace panels and blue floral ogives outlined in red, with pendant blue flowers and leaves
Style
Production
"Kirman Polychrome"
Collection
Accession number
2510-1876

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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