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A KASHAN COPPERY LUSTRE AND COBALT-BLUE MOULDED INSCRIPTION FRIEZE TILE
CENTRAL PERSIA, LATE 13TH CENTURY
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A KASHAN COPPERY LUSTRE AND COBALT-BLUE MOULDED INSCRIPTION FRIEZE TILE
CENTRAL PERSIA, LATE 13TH CENTURY
The cobalt-blue raised naskh inscription on a ground of scrolling spiralling tendrils issuing floral motifs reserved against a lustre ground, intact, excellent lustre, framed
55/8 x 10¾in. (14.5 x 27.5cm.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
The inscription is from the Qur'an, sura xxxvi, last word of v.4 and first of v.5.