Caption

Bowl, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, 2nd half of the 19th century, Iran; ceramics; vessel, height 9 cm, diameter 20 cm. Decoration: gazelles, figural scenes, lions, female figures; decoration on rims: figure with nargile, other figures, lion, palmettes, architecture; inscriptions. Culture: Persian Islamic art., A shallow ceramic bowl sits on a reflective surface, showing a rounded foot and slightly flared rim; the bowl is decorated with painted motifs including a stylized animal figure and flowing organic shapes. The visible colors include blue, brown, green, white, and hints of beige. The rim and upper band feature patterned ornamentation, while the main body shows a mix of blue washes and brown-painted details forming the animal and surrounding shapes. The glaze has a glossy finish with subtle crackle and areas of wear or discoloration near the base.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_303

License type

Rights managed

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67.4Mb (1009.0Kb) / 20.0in x 13.1in / 6000 x 3928 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bowl Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 2nd half 19th century Iran ceramics vessel height 9 cm diameter 20 cm Decoration gazelles figural scenes lions female figures decoration rims figure nargile figures lion palmettes architecture inscriptions Culture Persian Islamic art shallow ceramic bowl sits reflective surface showing rounded foot slightly flared rim bowl decorated painted motifs stylized animal figure flowing organic shapes visible colors include blue brown green white hints beige upper band feature patterned ornamentation main body mix blue washes brown-painted details forming animal surrounding shapes glaze glossy finish subtle crackle areas wear discoloration near base.