Three Persian Bronze Kettles, Khurasan, circa 12th/13th century

each engraved with inscriptions, birds, and foliate and geometric motifs, two of the buckets raised on splayed feet and retaining their suspension handles.

acquired before 1987

Kettle without foot: missing handle, surface worn. Areas of corrosion and incrustation. Minor dents underneath. Kettle with flat everted rim: heavily incrusted and worn, much of the decoration is obscured. Third kettle: handle hooks fragmentary. A large crack with small pieces missing on one side of body. Extensive areas of incrustation and corrosion. Fine decoration on one side mostly visible.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Cf. A.U. Pope, A Survey of Persian Art, vol. VI, London, 1938, pl. 1292.