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Kalian

17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.7cm
  • Diameter: 19.1cm
Gallery label
(1954-2005)
Hookah-base.
Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue.
171-1884
Production
Register
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
171-1884

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Record createdApril 2, 2009
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