A KASHAN POTTERY BOWL WITH STYLISED LEAF MOTIFS AND INSCRIPTIONS, PERSIA, EARLY 13TH CENTURY |

of deep form with flaring walls on a low foot, intact, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with black under a transparent colourless glaze, with a central inscriptive roundel with six radiating black ribbon bands, each with a line of cursive naskh script, the interstices with large palmette and seaweed motifs, the exterior with foliate sprays

Intact, hairline crack running horizontally through body, with iridescence forming above, some light hairline scratches and rubbing to glaze, minor chip to rim with hairline crack running down, exterior with iridescense, 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."

inscriptions

Around the base:
‘Perpetual glory and increasing prosperity and triumphant victory and happiness and well-being… and victory and [Prophet’s] intercession and victory and long-life to its owner’

On the wall panels, repeat of: ‘Perpetual glory and increasing prosperity and’