AN EVALUATION ON THE ISLAMIC PERIOD GLAZED CERAMICS IN THE VAN MUSEUM

Abstract
 In this study, bowl, plate, bowls, tray, inkwells, medicine containers (albarello), jar and jugs produced with monochromatic glazed, sgraffito underglaze decoration techniques belonging to the Islamic period in Van Museum are discussed. Very few examples among works examined were unearthed during excavations of Castle Old City Van. A large part ceramics was brought museum through purchases grants. The Seljuk, Principalities, Ottoman, Safavid Qajar periods terms material, technique, form decoration, similarities differences between emphasized. grouped according their evaluated dough, ornamental characteristics a dating proposal made. It is observed that exhibit features close stylistic lines they belong to, qualities. thought inkwells from monochrome glazed have appearance 12th-13th century, while jars, trays continuous 17th 20th centuries. has been Sgraffito technique some can be dated 13th-14th samples 15-20th century.