Islamic Art: Antique Persian Ceramic Bottle / Iznik / 19th Century

Islamic Art: Antique Persian ceramic flask / Iznik / 19th century, rectangular in shape with a short cylindrical neck, featuring exquisitely hand-painted decoration. The main face is adorned with a slender bird perched among stylized flowers, rendered in a delicate palette of deep blues, soft greens, luminous yellows, and warm browns, against a cream background with the characteristic crackle effect of early ceramics. The naive and expressive design, imbued with spontaneity, lends this piece an authentic and poetic charm. The floral decoration, composed of stylized foliage and flowers, harmoniously frames the bird, evoking a naturalistic and symbolic world, typical of antique decorative ceramics of Oriental or Persian inspiration, often prized for their small size. The glaze displays a beautiful patina of age, with a homogeneous network of crackles, attesting to the piece's antiquity. The compact and balanced shape of this bottle suggests an earlier use for perfumes, ointments, or essences, or perhaps as a decorative collector's item. Period: 19th century. Material: Polychrome glazed ceramic. Decoration: Hand-painted bird and flowers. Condition: Good overall condition considering its age, with glaze cracks and slight signs of wear, no visible restoration. Dimensions: 15 cm high. A cabinet of curiosities piece, this bottle will appeal to collectors of antique ceramics, decorative arts, and unique pieces with a naive yet refined charm. Ideal for display on a shelf, in a glass cabinet, or as part of an antique collection.