A KASHAN LUSTRE POTTERY BOWL WITH RADIATING INSCRIPTIONS, PERSIA, 13TH CENTURY |

of truncated conical form with flaring walls, intact, on a straight vertical foot, painted in a deep honey-coloured lustre, the interior with radiating bands alternating between lustre on white and white on lustre inscriptions, the exterior with a large band containing stylised scrolls

Lustre strong, one small section near rim broken and restored with some associated overpainting, firing bubbles to interior, some abrasion to rim and underside of foot, minor chips to 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.
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inscriptions

Bearing four Persian quatrains not recorded in published literature.