second half 17th century
Iran
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Bottle
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze, with silver fittings
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SizeH. 14 in. (35.6 cm) Diam. 7 1/2 in. (91.1 cm)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Iran -
Country today
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Datesecond half 17th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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In the seventeenth century, lusterware production was revived in Iran. Painted with dark red‑brown luster on a cream-colored ground, this bottle is decorated with cypresses, birds, spiky flowers, and grass. In contrast to Safavid blue-and-white ceramics, lusterware was produced in a limited range of shapes, such as bottles, small cups, sand shakers, and bowls.