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Lot 26
  • 26

A Kashan bird-headed ewer, Persia, 12th/13th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • ceramic
  • 28.5cm.
of elongated baluster form, with bulbous body narrowing to a neck with flaring mouth in the form of a chicken's head, the body decorated with underglaze cobalt blue stripes

Condition

Intact, craquelure to surface with minor associated abrasions, small chips to foot, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

A similar ewer is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 19.68.2).