KIRMAN, SOUTH EAST IRAN, 17TH CENTURY

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A SAFAVID SOFT-PASTE PORCELAIN BOTTLE
KIRMAN, SOUTH EAST IRAN, 17TH CENTURY
Of flattened drop-shape rising from a short trumpet foot to a long tapering neck, decorated on both sides with a white vase with a floral bouquet, the neck with later Qajar brass mount and stopper engraved with scrolling vine around figural cartouches, the base with remnants of two labels and an inventory no. '3484' in black ink, minor losses to glaze, a repaired crack to one side
15 ¾in. (39.9cm.) high

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The USA prohibits the purchase by US persons of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments. The US sanctions apply to US persons regardless of the location of the transaction or the shipping intentions of the US person. For this reason, Christie’s will not accept bids by US persons on this lot. Non-US persons wishing to import this lot into the USA are advised that they will need to apply for an OFAC licence and that this can take many months to be granted.

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Lot Essay

There is a similarly decorated 17th century kalian (water-pipe base) from Kirman in the Victoria and Albert Museum, currently on display in the Jameel Gallery, acc.no. 422-1878. Our bottle and the kalian are both covered with a green slip decorated with very similar white painted flowers and foliage emanating from a wide-rimmed arabesque-filled vase.

For a brief discussion on Kirman pottery produced in the Safavid period and for another bottle of similar form and decoration, see lot 50 in the present sale.

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