Lot Essay
An extremely similar Gombroon bowl was sold in these Rooms 19 October 1995, lot 332.
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SAFAVID IRAN, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY
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A GOMBROON POTTERY BOWL
SAFAVID IRAN, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Of rounded form with short vertical foot, the white interior with a slightly raised central boss painted with black stars in a medallion with radiating light cobalt-blue arms divided by further stars, the cavetto with reciprocal pierced zigzag motifs between two thin bands of single dots, the rim with groups of four black dashes, repaired break to rim
6¾in. (17.2cm.) diam.
SAFAVID IRAN, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Of rounded form with short vertical foot, the white interior with a slightly raised central boss painted with black stars in a medallion with radiating light cobalt-blue arms divided by further stars, the cavetto with reciprocal pierced zigzag motifs between two thin bands of single dots, the rim with groups of four black dashes, repaired break to rim
6¾in. (17.2cm.) diam.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium
Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.