Lot Essay
The naskh inscription underneath the central scene is illegible. Due to its position it may well denote the personages depicted above it.
Various Properties
A FINE KASHAN LUSTRE CONICAL BOWL on vertical foot, the white interior painted with a central roundel depicting two seated figures, each with attendants, identificatory inscription below in cursory naskh, the sides with a broad band of camels divided by chequered cypress trees between lower reserved kufic and upper foliated kufic borders, the exterior with vertical panels of loosely scrolling tendrils, early 13th century (repaired)
Details
A FINE KASHAN LUSTRE CONICAL BOWL on vertical foot, the white interior painted with a central roundel depicting two seated figures, each with attendants, identificatory inscription below in cursory naskh, the sides with a broad band of camels divided by chequered cypress trees between lower reserved kufic and upper foliated kufic borders, the exterior with vertical panels of loosely scrolling tendrils, early 13th century (repaired)
8 5/8in. (21.9cm.) diam.
8 5/8in. (21.9cm.) diam.