Seljuk Sgraffito Plate
The Sgraffito Plate is among the finest examples of the technique in which patterns are created by scratching the slip in the Seljuk period.
The Sgraffito Plate is among the finest examples of the technique in which patterns are created by scratching the slip in the Seljuk period. At its centre is a stylised bird figure
Object details
- Inventory no.: OKM-2015-0268
- Period / date: Seljuk - Beyliks – 13. yüzyıl
- Material: Ceramic
- Place: Orta Anadolu
- Dimensions: Çap 28 cm
- Gallery: Gallery 1 – Clay and Fire
The story of the object
The plate was first coated with white slip and then scratched with a sharp tool to contrast with the dark clay body. It is covered with yellow and green glaze. Similar examples are known from excavations in the Konya and Kayseri region.
Acquisition and display status
Joined the collection by purchase in 2015. The work is currently on display. An audio-guide commentary is available; you can pick up an audio guide at the desk.
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Did you know
- The bird figure is a symbol of fertility
- The rim border is a plait motif
Technical details
| Inventory | OKM-2015-0268 |
|---|---|
| Material | Ceramic |
| Gallery | Gallery 1 – Clay and Fire |
| Status | On display |
