NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY

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A SELJUK POTTERY MASTER MOULD
NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
Of drop form on short vertical foot, the sides moulded with a band of roundels each containing confronted animals or mythical creatures, the interstices filled with scrolling arabesques and a signature, a band of palmettes and interlaced strapwork below, a band of gadrooning above and below, the top moulded with a stylized concentric rosette, small stopper sealing access to the interior, the underside also with a simpler rosette, surface slightly rubbed, intact
6in. (15.4cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The upper spandrels contain the signature of the maker: amal-e Muhammmad ibn ...... The last word is difficult to decipher.

For a full discussion on moulds and master moulds, see Watson, Oliver: Ceramics from Islamic Lands, London 2004, pp.134-140.

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