Vase with Scrolling Vines, 17th century, Made in Iran, Stonepaste; painted in blue under transparent glaze, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics, Like so many ceramics produced in Iran during the Safavid period, the style and decoration of this vase (or hookah base) was an attempt to emulate the highly-regarded Chinese porcelain wares. This is illustrated by the blue and white color scheme, as well as the scrolling floral motif and large lotus flower depicted on the side
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Vase, Scrolling Vines, 17th century, Iran, Stonepaste, painted, blue under transparent glaze, H, 6 1/2, 16.5 cm, Ceramics, ceramics produced, Safavid period, style, decoration, vase, hookah base, attempt, emulate, highly-regarded Chinese porcelain, wares, illustrated, blue, white color, scheme, well, scrolling floral, motif, large lotus, flower, depicted, side
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