Plate

Object Details

• Description

  The plate stands on a low broad foot and has sides which curve steeply up before they turn out to form a flat rim with a scalloped edge. A floral decoration occupies the center of the plate and is circled by more abstract floral decorations and spirals. The decoration is blue and black on a white background. The glaze has a deep stained crackle. On the outer surface, between the foot ring and the rim, there is a pseudo-calligraphic design.

• Collection

  National Museum of Asian Art Collection

• Origin

  Iran

• Credit Line

  Bequest of Adrienne Minassian

• Type

  Vessel

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• Date

  1700s, 1710s, 1720s, 1500s, 1610s, 1600s, 1590s, 1540s, 1650s, 1530s, 1640s, 1520s, 1630s, 1510s, 1620s, 1580s, 1730s, 1690s, 1570s, 1680s, 1560s, 1670s, 1550s, 1660s

• Topic

  S?afavid dynasty, 1501-1736, Art, Arts of the Islamic World, Stone-paste, Ceramics, Flowers

• Culture

  Muslims, Iranians

• Object Type

  Vessels (containers)