Lot Essay
The tight drawing on this lot may be compared with an impressive lustre dish which sold in these Rooms, 27 October 2022, lot 39.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION
A KASHAN LUSTRE POTTERY BOWL
CENTRAL IRAN, 13TH CENTURY OR LATER
Details
A KASHAN LUSTRE POTTERY BOWL
CENTRAL IRAN, 13TH CENTURY OR LATER
Of slightly rounded form, the white ground decorated under the glaze with golden lustre, cobalt-blue and turquoise, the central roundel with a finely drawn seated figure and fruit bowl against a ground of tight scrolls, the cavetto with a band of cobalt-blue kufic interrupted by four lustre birds highlighted in turquoise, the outer band with a frieze of chasing animals, the rim with naskh inscription, the reverse with repeating palmette with repaired breaks and areas of restoration
9in. (22.8cm.) diam.
CENTRAL IRAN, 13TH CENTURY OR LATER
Of slightly rounded form, the white ground decorated under the glaze with golden lustre, cobalt-blue and turquoise, the central roundel with a finely drawn seated figure and fruit bowl against a ground of tight scrolls, the cavetto with a band of cobalt-blue kufic interrupted by four lustre birds highlighted in turquoise, the outer band with a frieze of chasing animals, the rim with naskh inscription, the reverse with repeating palmette with repaired breaks and areas of restoration
9in. (22.8cm.) diam.
Provenance
Excavated Kashan, 1937
Engraved
Around the inside of the lip are Persian verses, undeciphered.
Around the centre of the interior in kufic repetitions of al-'izz al-da'im, 'perpetual glory'
Around the centre of the interior in kufic repetitions of al-'izz al-da'im, 'perpetual glory'
Further Details
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import this type of lot into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
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The tight drawing on this lot may be compared with an impressive lustre dish which sold in these Rooms, 27 October 2022, lot 39.