Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

A fine minai pottery bowl depicting a horseman, Persia, late 12th-early 13th century

Auction Closed

March 30, 12:47 PM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 18,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

of conical form on short foot, the fritware body decorated over the glaze in greyish-blue, turquoise, red, and black outlines, the central design with a horseman, encircled by a row of geometric motifs, the cavetto with four pairs of seated figures between leafy fronds, separated by arabesque columns, stylised inscription to rim, the exterior with a band of half-palmettes and arabesques

21.5cm. diam.

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A very similar bowl, with the same geometric row around the centre and comparable band on the rim was offered in these rooms, 31 March 2021, lot 78.