Upon first glance of these tiles I thought that they were just a design. The written words are delicately flowing with the fancy swirling background that they appear together as one. This could be, however, because I am not by any means a master of languages.
The spout of this ewer is my favorite aspect because it looks like a flower that is resting on its side. This would coincide with the floral print that decorates the main body of the ewer. I like how the ewer also incorporates designs from multiple cultures, this perhaps makes it more unique because the creator, even in that time period, admired other culture's styles enough to add them to their work.
The detail of the vessel is amazing. There are so many small things happening, paw/foot legs that elevate the piece, a dragon with a rider that serves as a handle and the over all intricate pattern with a glaze that darkens as it reaches the design. All of these details are prominent, yet subtle enough not to overwhelm the viewer.
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