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A Kashan minai pottery bowl with enthroned figure, Persia, 13th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 20.7cm max diam.
of deep rounded form on short foot with slightly flared rim, decorated in polychrome and gilt highlights with central enthroned figure within a calligraphic band surmounted by further figures and inscription in white ornamental Kufic script, exterior with inscription in large thuluth script
Condition
Broken and restored with some associated overpainting and infill, colours bright, some small areas of discoloration to surface, very minor loss to rim, 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."
"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
inscriptions
Around the inner rim:
' .... Wealth and Happiness and Well-being and Generosity and Strength and Spendour and triumphant Victory and Wealth and Happiness and Well-being and Wealth and .... and Long-life to its owner...'(sections of repainting)
Around the base: possibly repeat of al-daw[lah] 'Wealth'.
Around the body: undeciphered
Around the inner rim:
' .... Wealth and Happiness and Well-being and Generosity and Strength and Spendour and triumphant Victory and Wealth and Happiness and Well-being and Wealth and .... and Long-life to its owner...'(sections of repainting)
Around the base: possibly repeat of al-daw[lah] 'Wealth'.
Around the body: undeciphered