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In the 12th and early 13th centuries, potters in Kashan and other centres in Iran produced fine decorated fritwares in an astonishing range of styles. \r\n\r\nThe main ingredient in fritware was fine quartz powder made by grinding sand or pebbles. Small quantities of white clay and a glassy substance known as frit were added. The clay gave plasticity. The frit helped to bind the body after firing. Unlike high-fired Chinese porcelain, low-fired fritware was soft and porous. 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One was imported Chinese porcelain. The other was metalwork made in Iran. The complex shape of the turquoise ewer is a clear example of borrowing from metalwork, as the brass ewer beside it shows.\r\n\r\nFritware under a turquoise glaze\r\nAdes Family Collection\r\n","date":{"text":"2006","earliest":"2006-01-01","latest":"2006-12-31"}},{"text":"Jameel Gallery \r\n\r\nTurquoise Ewer and Brass Ewer\r\n\r\nKashan ceramics were inspired by two sources. One was imported Chinese porcelain. The other was metalwork made in Iran. 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