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A Kashan cup painted with calligraphic bands, Persia, early 13th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ceramic
- 12.5cm. Height
of squat globular form on short foot with straight rim and small loop handle with palmette-form thumb-rest, the exterior decorated in underglaze blue and black with an abstract design of entwined bands between two calligraphic friezes written in reserve against a black ground
Condition
Broken and restored with associated restoration, including overpainting, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
Around the neck:
A Persian quatrain attributed to Sayyid Ashraf.
For a piece with similar quatrain, see O. Pancaroglu, Perpetual Glory, p. 103, cat 60, second quatrain, and for an almost identical piece (apart from the inscriptions), see p. 105, cat. 62.
Around the neck:
A Persian quatrain attributed to Sayyid Ashraf.
For a piece with similar quatrain, see O. Pancaroglu, Perpetual Glory, p. 103, cat 60, second quatrain, and for an almost identical piece (apart from the inscriptions), see p. 105, cat. 62.