Fritware dish, painted in blue under a transparent glazeur
Iran, Nishapur (?); 2nd half of 15th century
H: 7.7; Diam: 41.5 cm
Inventory number 73/1998
The influence of the Far East is one of the characteristic elements in Iranian art from the 15th century, as a direct result of the commercial and diplomatic links between the Timurids and Ming-dynasty China.
This dish belongs to a group of Timurid ceramics made after c. 1450 that was very closely modeled on Ming porcelain produced shortly before, in around 1420-1440. Costly porcelain was used by the social elite, something that undoubtedly encouraged local ceramists to make very high-quality copies.
This dish belongs to a group of Timurid ceramics made after c. 1450 that was very closely modeled on Ming porcelain produced shortly before, in around 1420-1440. Costly porcelain was used by the social elite, something that undoubtedly encouraged local ceramists to make very high-quality copies.
