Islamic. Long-Spouted Ewer with Incised Decoration. 1599–1699. Iran. Fritware, with incised decoration under a transparent glaze This elegant ewer features lightly incised decoration under a transparent glaze. A type of ceramics commonly known as Gombroon ware, the name is derived from the port of Bandar-e ‘Abbas (known as Gombroon by the British), from where these ceramics were exported in the 18th century. Both the Dutch and English East India Companies populated Bandar-e ‘Abbas and traded heavily in ceramics. This ware was popular outside of the Islamic world because its delicate, glassy ap
Islamic. Long-Spouted Ewer with Incised Decoration. 1599–1699. Iran. Fritware, with incised decoration under a transparent glaze This elegant ewer features lightly incised decoration under a transparent glaze. A type of ceramics commonly known as Gombroon ware, the name is derived from the port of Bandar-e ‘Abbas (known as Gombroon by the British), from where these ceramics were exported in the 18th century. Both the Dutch and English East India Companies populated Bandar-e ‘Abbas and traded heavily in ceramics. This ware was popular outside of the Islamic world because its delicate, glassy appearance was thought to closely resemble Chinese porcelain.
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