Glazed Ceramics of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (9th–13th Centuries)

Abstract

The article deals with glazed ceramic products of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic located in the southern region of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on the left bank of the Araz River. The production facilities of glazed products, the heyday of which began in the 9th century, are known from the medieval settlements of the Autonomous Republic. Glazed ceramic products produced at the expense of local red clay raw materials developed further in 9th-13th century and created substantial evidence that led to in-depth study of Nakhchivan in this area. In the 9th century, more primitive methods of glazing were used, and decoration with transparent lead glaze in purple and white colors was widespread. Over time, the decorations on the ceramics became more complicated, along with the embroidery motifs of engraving, carving, islimi and champleve techniques, there were also changes in the color of the glaze, green and blue glazed ceramics entered the development of its own production. Geometric and floral patterns predominated in the motifs of the embroidery, with a few animal and bird drawings.