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A Persian Blue-Glass Inkwell, Iran, 9th-10th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
the hexagonal form with everted central ring at opening to well
Provenance
ex-Collection Derek Hill
Exhibited
The Arts of Islam, Hayward Gallery, London, 1976, no.118, p.136.
Literature
Published in The Arts of Islam, Hayward Gallery, London, 1976, no.118, p.136.
Condition
Overall in fairly good condition. some abrasions due to age, 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
A similar inkwell was found at the excavations as Siraf and published in David Whitehouse, "Excavations in Siraf, Sixth Interim Report", Iran, Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies, 1974, vol.xii, p.28.