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A Large Kashan Lustre Pottery Dish, Persia, Circa 1180
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
with wide flattened rim on a wide low foot, decorated over the glaze in golden lustre with a central roundel enclosing two inward-facing seated figures, the well with radial panels with pseudo-inscriptions and scrolls, a band of pseudo-kufic below the rim, the back with a parade of radial panels filled with sketchy scrolls
Condition
two chips to rim with associated repair, overall very good condition with strong colour and glassy glaze, 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
This large flat type of dish with its open shape, wide foot and narrow flat rim is typical of the earliest and rarest phase of lustre production at Kashan classified by Watson as "Monumental Style" (Watson 1985). The painted design, however, already meets the criteria for "Miniature Style" with small scale figures and scratching through the lustre in the form of repeat curls or scrolls, suggesting that this is probably a transitional piece dating to circa 1180.