Details

Object type

dish

Culture/School

Islamic; Middle Eastern; Turkish; Ottoman

Place Associated

Asia, Middle East, Turkey, Iznik (place of manufacture)

Date

16th century, possibly

Materials

fritware, slip, underglaze pigments, lead glaze

Dimensions

overall: 60 mm x 295 mm x 295 mm 983 g

Description

Iznik ceramic dish decorated in blue, black, green and red on a white background with a floral spray that grows out of a centrally placed bush, and consists of a long leafed stem of blue hyacinths, four stems baring blue tulips, two red carnations and three red hyacinths. One of the carnations’ stems is broken and twisted rendering the carnation facing downwards towards the base bush it emerged from. The rim’s design is rendered in very dark blue with black on a white background, and displays the wave-and-rock motif of Chinese influence.

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by Sir William and Lady Burrell to the City of Glasgow, 1944

Collection

Burrell Collection: Pottery [Rhodian and Isnik Wares]

ID Number

41.36

Location

Burrell Collection