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A calligraphic Kashan turquoise-glazed pottery tile, Persia, dated 679 AH/1280 AD
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
featuring a central moulded inscription between two columns and further calligraphic bands running along each side, covered with a light turquoise glaze
Provenance
Ex-Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Sold to benefit future acquisitions, Christie's London, 15 October 2002, lot 41.
Sold to benefit future acquisitions, Christie's London, 15 October 2002, lot 41.
Condition
Broken and restored with associated restoration including some infill and overpainting rendering some sections illegible, 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
On the right border: The bismillah followed by the first two words of chapter XXXVI (Yasin). (Restoration to part of text)
On the left border: One word and a few letters that show the text may have been from the Qur’an, chapter LXVIII (al-Qalam), verses 51 and 52. (Also with restoration and some undeciphered words)
Main text (with some undecipherable, restored letters):
Qur’an, chapter XXXVI (Yasin), parts of verse 11.
With the name of the deceased: Muhammad Ibn Mahmud, on 13 Safar 679 AH/15 June 1280 AD.
On the right border: The bismillah followed by the first two words of chapter XXXVI (Yasin). (Restoration to part of text)
On the left border: One word and a few letters that show the text may have been from the Qur’an, chapter LXVIII (al-Qalam), verses 51 and 52. (Also with restoration and some undeciphered words)
Main text (with some undecipherable, restored letters):
Qur’an, chapter XXXVI (Yasin), parts of verse 11.
With the name of the deceased: Muhammad Ibn Mahmud, on 13 Safar 679 AH/15 June 1280 AD.