A FINE INTACT KASHAN LUSTRE POTTERY BOWL, PERSIA, 13TH CENTURY

of truncated conical form with everted rim, sharply carinated at the base, on a cylindrical footring, decorated in lustre on an opacified tin glaze, the interior with a continuous band of naskh script in lustre around a central foliate motif, surmounted by eight further vertical bands of naskh script interspersed with rosettes, the back with vertical chain bands



 

intact, glaze cracquelure throughout, in very good condition, 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."

inscriptions

Round inner base: A Persian quatrain followed by a Persian benedictory verse

Round the wall, two Persian quatrains followed by:

'azza man qana'a

'Powerful is the one who is content'