raised black/brown glazes
Iran
6th Century
Source: Abdali, N. (2021). An Overview of the Achaemenid Glazed Architectural Decoration. In Session 2 – Integrating Sciences in Historical and Archaeological Research (pp. 139-152).
Recipe Details
Ingredients
black/brown glaze
Preparation Steps
These glazes were used to outline motifs and separate various colored glazes from each other (p. 139). These thin, black lines prevent the intermingling of the glazes and enable craftsmen to apply more detailed and elaborate motifs (p. 148).
Original Recipe Text
These glazes were used to outline motifs and separate various colored glazes from each other (p. 139). These thin, black lines prevent the intermingling of the glazes and enable craftsmen to apply more detailed and elaborate motifs (p. 148).
Evidence
"The motifs were outlined with raised black/brown glazes to separate various glazed colors from each other."
Remarks
This outlining technique allowed for complex compositions including immortals and mythical creatures at Susa (p. 148). The presence of these lines is a key technical feature of Achaemenid glaze industry.
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
post-processing workflow
visual observation
Certainty Level
Probable
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
Bindervitreous glaze
ColorBrown
RegionIran
Approx. Year550
Source Information
AuthorAbdali, N.
CollectionSusa, Persepolis, Babylon, Tol-e Ajori
Language
N/A
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