Lot 10
  • 10

A Small Nishapur Calligraphic Dish, Central Asia, 10th Century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

of shallow form on a short neatly-turned foot, painted in coloured slips with two lines of calligraphy enclosed in cloud cartouches with red-line borders against a dotted ground with a double-line border below the rim

Condition

Breaks and repairs, complete, some touching in along the break lines, 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

inscriptions
A suggested reading:

al-jamal fi'l- ... wa al-sabr dallahu

'Beauty is in ... and patience is its dignified conduct'