Islamic Ceramic Islamic ceramic Seljuk mouse - 6 cm
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An Islamic ceramic mouse figurine, measuring 6 cm high, 10 cm wide and 5.5 cm deep, in good condition.
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A small animal-shaped sculpture, hand-formed from ceramic, depicting a mouse. These mice are characteristic of the Seljukid period in Iran (12th–13th centuries), notably due to their glaze and stylized form.
The art of the Seljukids in Iran is renowned for its major innovations in ceramics, especially the use of a siliceous paste (or fritware), a mixture of finely ground quartz, glass and clay that allowed thinner walls and more detailed decoration. The blue tint of these pieces, often referred to as monochrome or lead-bearing glaze, was common. The technique of metallic lustre, in which metal oxides are applied after the first firing to achieve iridescent reflections, was also a high point of the craft of the time in Kashan or Ray.
The Seljukid craftspeople produced numerous handmade animal figurines, often with simplified yet expressive forms. These objects were not only decorative; they could serve as toys, talismans.
6 cm high x 10 cm wide x 5.5 cm deep.
In good condition, beautiful blue glaze.
Private Belgian collection.
No shipping outside Europe.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object is dated on the basis of style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL dating, gemstone tests, pigment analysis or radiography, have been conducted to verify the piece's integrity.
A small animal-shaped sculpture, hand-formed from ceramic, depicting a mouse. These mice are characteristic of the Seljukid period in Iran (12th–13th centuries), notably due to their glaze and stylized form.
The art of the Seljukids in Iran is renowned for its major innovations in ceramics, especially the use of a siliceous paste (or fritware), a mixture of finely ground quartz, glass and clay that allowed thinner walls and more detailed decoration. The blue tint of these pieces, often referred to as monochrome or lead-bearing glaze, was common. The technique of metallic lustre, in which metal oxides are applied after the first firing to achieve iridescent reflections, was also a high point of the craft of the time in Kashan or Ray.
The Seljukid craftspeople produced numerous handmade animal figurines, often with simplified yet expressive forms. These objects were not only decorative; they could serve as toys, talismans.
6 cm high x 10 cm wide x 5.5 cm deep.
In good condition, beautiful blue glaze.
Private Belgian collection.
No shipping outside Europe.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object is dated on the basis of style by the seller. No further tests, such as TL dating, gemstone tests, pigment analysis or radiography, have been conducted to verify the piece's integrity.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
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Name of object
Islamic ceramic Seljuk mouse
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
6 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
5.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
10 cm
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Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
