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A Small Calligraphic Nishapur Bowl with Abstracted Lettering, Central Asia, 10th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
of hemispherical shape with disc-form foot, painted in brown slip on a cream slip ground with a calligraphic design below a painted scalloped band to the rim, the back with three hatched medallions separated by foliate motifs
Condition
some breaks and repairs but complete, minor touching in along the breaks, 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
The inscriptions appear to be a repetition of the word baraka ('Blessing') with the last letter (ta marbuta) being used for the first letter of the next baraka.
A similar bowl is in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection, see Grube 1994, pp.94-95, no.89. The present bowl has been subject to a thermoluminescence test confirming the date of last firing as stated.