Canalblog
Editer l'article Suivre ce blog Administration + Créer mon blog
Publicité
Alain.R.Truong
Alain.R.Truong
Publicité
Visiteurs
Depuis la création 50 863 684
Archives
Newsletter
Alain.R.Truong
27 juin 2012

Bottle with vegetal decoration. Iran, second half of the 17th century

54958057923377448_hfKIKBsQ_f

Bottle with vegetal decoration. Iran, second half of the 17th century. Stonepaste, luster decoration over a transparent colored glaze H. 27.5 cm; Max. Diam. 14.5 cm; Base Diam. 8.7 cm. Musée du Louvre, Musée des Arts décoratifs deposit, acquired 1894 Ucad 8061.

During the seventeenth century it is not rare to find objects with a luster decoration over a colored glaze – especially a transparent, cobalt blue glaze. This piece is characterized by a vegetal decoration which spreads out freely over the brilliant glaze. Its subtly curved godrooned body enhances the iridescent reflections of the decoration, which is exclusively vegetal and organized around the motif of a willow. On this bottle the willow is particularly stylized, a feature that recalls seventeenth century Safavid miniatures, especially those created in the ateliers of Isfahan.

Publicité
Publicité
Commentaires
Publicité