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A Nishapur red-slipped calligraphic bowl, Persia or Central Asia, 10th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ceramic
- 28cm.
of deep round form with straight edges, the earthenware body with a red slip, decorated with a small yellow and ochre calligraphic band in the centre and around the rim, the exterior plain
Condition
Breaks with associated restoration, including overpainting, minor infill visible on exterior, some light abrasion to external rim, 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
Undeciphered (possibly repetition of one word)
A bowl with a similarly unusual colour scheme, comprising a red clay slip background and coloured calligraphic decoration is in the al-Sabah collection in Kuwait (Watson 2004, p.212, no. Cat.Ga.8, inv. no. LNS 908C).
Undeciphered (possibly repetition of one word)
A bowl with a similarly unusual colour scheme, comprising a red clay slip background and coloured calligraphic decoration is in the al-Sabah collection in Kuwait (Watson 2004, p.212, no. Cat.Ga.8, inv. no. LNS 908C).