Title: Narrow-necked Flask
Date: late 15th or early 16th century
Location: Iran or Central Asia
Materials: stonepaste ware, decorated in reserve under a bright cobalt-blue glaze; silver collar a restoration
Dimensions: 31cm (height)
Accession Number: POT 1118
Other Notes:
Although the shape of this flask was inspired by Chinese models, the almond-shaped medallions enclosed by confronted fishes on a ground of cloud scrolls are far removed from the decoration of Chinese blue-and-white wares. The scrolls may well have been inspired by contemporary Iranian Qur’an illumination in chinoiserie style.
Bibliography:
J.M. Rogers, The Arts of Islam. Masterpieces from the Khalili Collection, London 2010, cat.238, p.197.
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