Lot 12
  • 12

Petite coupelle au cervidé mangeant une palmette, Mésopotamie, art abbasside, Xème siècle

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Céramique
  • 13cm.
de forme circulaire creuse évasée, la lèvre éversée, reposant sur un petit piédouche annulaire, en céramique argileuse à décor de lustre métallique monochrome ocre, ornée d'un cervidé mangeant une palmette en réserve sur un fond hachuré, l'extérieur à décor de rondeaux dans des cercles concentriques sur un fond végétal stylisé ; cassures restaurées et repeints

Condition

Severals breaks restored with paint retouching
"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

Une petite coupe très comparable, à décor animalier sur un fond ponctué, est aujourd'hui conservée dans la collection Al-Sabah (Watson, O., Ceramics from Islamic Lands, The Al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait National Museum, Thames & Hudson, 2004, p. 193, n°E.14).