Rare Persian herb jar from the 18th century
Country
Persia - Iran
Colour
Material
Earthenware
Finish
Glossy
Condition
Excellent
Height
26 cm ( 10 1/8 in )
Diameter
20 cm ( 8 8/8 in )
Marking
White slip (liquid clay) with blue slip decoration under transparent glaze
Persian blue takes its name from the blue colour of certain Persian potteries, as well as the colour of the tiles used in and on mosques and palaces in Iran and other parts of the Middle East. Persian blue is a representation of the colour of the mineral lapis lazuli, which comes from Persia and Afghanistan. – Wikipedia