Sep 20, 2004, 7:13 PM

Abbasabad shards reveal Chinese influence on Safavid ceramic art

TEHRAN, Sept. 20 (MNA) -- Shards recently unearthed at the Abbasabad historical site near Behshahr in Mazandaran province have revealed the Chinese influence on Iranian ceramic art of the Safavid era (1501-1722).

According to Abdulvahab Musavi Nasab, the caretaker of the Behshahr Historical Garden, the earthenware shards were discovered during the excavation process at the eastern gate of the historical garden.

 

The items include a cream-color patterned jar with a height of 40 centimeters, as well as a blue and white decorated dish inspired by the white porcelain plates of China. The only difference is the Iranian motif of the designs on the dish.

 

The dish is beautifully designed with motifs of narcissus accompanied with fruit trees.

 

Covering an area of 500 hectares, Abbasabad was constructed during the reign of the Safavid dynasty monarch Shah Abbas I and includes a mansion, brick tower, garden, and stone pavement road.

 

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