Arts of the Islamic World and India, including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World and India, including Fine Rugs and Carpets
A large Kashan turquoise cylindrical jug, Persia, 12th century
Auction Closed
April 26, 01:36 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
the slightly widening cylindrical body with rounded sloping shoulder, on short flared foot, the straight cylindrical neck with slightly everted rim, the handle linking the mouth and shoulder with small thumbpiece, covered with a transparent turquoise glaze stopping short of the foot
22cm. height
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