The Petrography of Iranian Safavid Ceramics

Authors: Mason R.B.; Golombek L.

Source: Journal of Archaeological Science, Volume 30, Number 2, February 2003 , pp. 251-261(11)

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Abstract:

Blue-and-white pottery from Iran dating to between about ad 1550 andad 1700 were subjected to petrographic analysis in order to characterize groups which may be attributed to production at specific centres. Five discrete groups were characterized, and these are tentatively attributed to the historically known principal centres of ceramic production. The results question previous attributions based on art-historical evidence, and indicate those characteristics in design and decoration which may be used to attribute unsampled wares to specific production centres. Copyright 2002 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jasc.2002.0712

Affiliations: Near East and Asian Civilizations, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, M5S 2C6, Canada

Publication date: 2003-02-01