Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs & Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs & Carpets
A SAFAVID BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CAT, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY
Auction Closed
June 10, 06:00 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A SAFAVID BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN CAT, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY
in the form of a seated cat, the soft-paste porcelain body painted with blue Chinese-inspired stylised details to body, feline features, a hole between ears and one to chest for use as a Qalyan
14.3cm. height
Christie's London, 23 October 2007, lot 161.