Jar with Lion and Landscape Elements, first half 18th century


Jar with Lion and Landscape Elements, first half 18th century, Made in Iran, Stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze; brass, H. 11 in. ( cm), Ceramics, The centuries-long popularity of Chinese ceramics in the Islamic world continued into the Safavid era in Iran, as attested by pieces like this which were inspired by the shapes and conventions of painting particular to China


Size: 3800px × 3840px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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