Brunch with Battutah
Persian pot
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 11 May 2008 in Art & Design and Portfolio.
This vase on sale in Jubail, Saudi Arabia was made in Isfahan, Iran from one piece of copper/pewter alloy. The seller said a vase like this can take up to a year to make. Asking price: a little less than $1,000.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Even better than yesterday's shot. He is holding it like he really enjoys his wares. The light hits it perfectly, bringing out the wonderful designs.
11 May 2008 5:47am
@Michael Rawluk: Thank you, Michael.
givethemhell from Germany
Splendid handicraft, Michael. I like the intricate pattern of flowers and birds on this pot.
11 May 2008 8:07am
@givethemhell: Yes, it is lovely. Thank you, Eva.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Beautiful details for this vase. A nice shot.
11 May 2008 8:26am
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
An absolutely beautiful vase! Excellent shot.
11 May 2008 10:16am
@Betty: Many thanks, Betty.
@mahdy60: Thank you, Mahdy.
MJ from Delaware, United States
I lobv the detailed work that show..... Even the lines on his hands...Great shot....Did you buy it..?
11 May 2008 11:50am
@MJ: No, just looking! But I would love to visit Iran to buy something there. Thank you, MJ.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Beautiful, intricate work, and your photo brings it out really well, with the hands giving us the scale and the soft background complimenting the color, well done!
11 May 2008 12:22pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you for your excellent comment, Wolfgang.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is beautiful ....... and your lighting is perfect to show off the intricacies of the work.
The price quoted sounds more than fair considering the lengthy process of creating it.
Thanks for showing us the detail, Michael.
11 May 2008 1:02pm
@Judy: A pleasure. and thank you for commenting, Judy.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
You have caught this so beautifully . . the hands truly promote the sale, too!
11 May 2008 2:03pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Many thanks, Ronnie.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
My goodness.. that vase sure is exquisite! Love the way the details were captured! I guess even though the vase looks small its the effort that counts towards its price... Well done!
11 May 2008 2:03pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: Thank you, Koushiro. Your comment is insightful.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Ahhhhhh! (sigh! and one more sigh!) This is such a beauty!To be able to create such a thing with one's hands.......what can one ask for more????(But, of course, even if we can, we always complain and ask for more!) Your shot does it honour! Most beautiful!!!!! I love it!
11 May 2008 2:14pm
@Japanalia: That is such a kind comment. Many thanks, Gabriela.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
IT'S A BEAUTY allright, I whistled, I love the added touch of the hands...Great take ;)
11 May 2008 2:40pm
@Lorraine: Thank you very much, Lorraine, for your expressive comment.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
A work of art, such incredible detail. What I like most is the fact that it's genuine, and not made in a factory with a sticker - Made in China.
11 May 2008 4:07pm
@Observing: Absolutely genuine. Thanks, Mike.
Graça B. from Lisboa, Portugal
Two beautiful pieces of art. The pot and your photography.
11 May 2008 4:36pm
@Graça B.: That is very kind. thank you, Graça.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Admire the vase but don't forget the photograph! The vase is beautiful. And that is visible in the photo as well as the attitude of the seller.
11 May 2008 4:41pm
@António Pires: Many thanks, António.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Le superbe travail de l'artisan est bien mis en valeur par cette photo et permet de l'immortaliser à défaut de le posséder... (mais le prix élevé est justifié par la qualité et le fait-main).
11 May 2008 5:02pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci beaucoup, Evelyne.
Chris from United States
Great detail on this pot that you have captured very well. Including the weathered hands holding the pot really adds a nice touch.
11 May 2008 5:08pm
@Chris: Thank you, Chris. I appreciate that.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Very beautiful image. The artisan holding his masterpiece adds so much to this photo.
11 May 2008 5:45pm
@Marion: Thank you so much, Marion.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Even more beautiful than I expected, well done!
11 May 2008 7:20pm
@Ina: Thank you, Ina. That's a nice comment.
Rags from Plano, United States
What is sad is that in America, this could fetch more than $1000. The detail in the image is amazing. Great shot.
11 May 2008 7:33pm
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
He holds his wonderful piece of art with love. I like the patterns. Great lighting and details.
11 May 2008 8:03pm
@standley: Many thanks, Standley.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Amazing and beautiful detail. You framed and captured this vase very well. It is worth the price.
11 May 2008 8:09pm
@Barbara: It is worth the price but I don't feel like spending so much. Thank you, Barbara.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
the details and sharpness is brilliant!!!
11 May 2008 9:24pm
@Photographs by M.E.: Many thanks.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
While it is extraordinarily beautiful, with exceptional detail, I can't afford it! I really like that you photographed the man holding it ... the hands add perspective to the size of the vase ... as always, Michael, your composition is superb!
11 May 2008 10:12pm
@Ron: Thank you, Ron, for your excellent comment.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Great capture, shows all the details. I've read above that you didn't buy the vase - I have a very similar experience with two books that were offered to me at a fair price but that was then far beyond my possibilities! At least you have made a beautiful photo, I missed that chance then!
11 May 2008 10:55pm
@MadScientist: Thank you, MS. I feel there will always be other pots to buy!
@Tilala: Merci, Marie.
@Sandrine: Thank you, Sandrine.
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