Ewer
ca. 1600-1725 (made)
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This ewer is an example of the decorative effects created with a single colour glaze and incised decoration. The technique was used by potters during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Iran (1501-1732).
In the 16th century, ceramic production in Iran was on a modest scale. When the capital moved to Isfahan around 1600, the production of luxury dishes and wall tiles in a wide variety of styles and techniques rapidly increased. There was no particular centre of ceramic production. The potters employed many techniques, including underglaze painting, coloured glazes and the use of lustre, which was revived after 1650.
In the 16th century, ceramic production in Iran was on a modest scale. When the capital moved to Isfahan around 1600, the production of luxury dishes and wall tiles in a wide variety of styles and techniques rapidly increased. There was no particular centre of ceramic production. The potters employed many techniques, including underglaze painting, coloured glazes and the use of lustre, which was revived after 1650.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | White earthenware, with incised decoration under the glaze |
| Brief description | White ewer with incised decoration, Iran, 1600-1725. |
| Physical description | Ewer with slightly flattened circular body and a tall neck flaring towards top. Spout is conical, tapering towards tip, but flaring out slightly at very end. It has one handle, formed by a simple band, opposite spout. Ewer is white with incised decoration under the glaze, of diaper bands and loosely drawn floral and foliate motifs. |
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| Summary | This ewer is an example of the decorative effects created with a single colour glaze and incised decoration. The technique was used by potters during the reign of the Safavid dynasty in Iran (1501-1732). In the 16th century, ceramic production in Iran was on a modest scale. When the capital moved to Isfahan around 1600, the production of luxury dishes and wall tiles in a wide variety of styles and techniques rapidly increased. There was no particular centre of ceramic production. The potters employed many techniques, including underglaze painting, coloured glazes and the use of lustre, which was revived after 1650. |
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| Accession number | 394-1884 |
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| Record created | May 3, 2000 |
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