Plate
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Period
17th century -
Geography
Possibly Tabriz, Iran -
Material
Stone-paste painted under and over clear glaze -
Dimension
H x Diam (overall): 5.6 x 28 cm (2 3/16 x 11 in) -
Accession Number
S1997.57 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S1997.57
Object Details
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Description
Polychrome ceramic plate with a shallow body, wide-lipped rim and low raised foot ring. The pinkish red ware is decorated on the front with blue, green, yellow/tan and brick red floral designs on a white (slip) background. The back is plain white with faint, dark green lines encircling the ring and foot. The plate has a clear overglaze except for the foot, which is covered with a dark brown crusty layer. There are two drilled holes in the foot ring, with metal wire twisted through one. -
Collection
National Museum of Asian Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Sky Blue: Color in Ceramics of the Islamic World (Saturday, July 16, 2016 - Sunday, April 02, 2017) -
Origin
Possibly Tabriz, Iran -
Credit Line
Bequest of Adrienne Minassian -
Type
Vessel -
Restrictions and Rights
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