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A Large Intact Kashan Lustre Jug, Persia, Circa 1200
Estimate
35,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
of bulbous form on a spreading foot with straight cylindrical neck slightly everted at the lip with attached strap handle with thumbpiece, the body moulded and decorated overglaze with lustre with three horizontal bands of naskh script in reserve separated by a broad band of kufic to the body and a frieze of scrolls interrupted by medallions to the body, the interior of the neck with pseudo-inscriptions
Condition
Intact and in fine condition, small area of dicolouration to the lustre, 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
Repetition of Persian verses (mostly undeciphered)
Comparable examples are: ex-Ades Family Collection (illustrated in Watson 1985, pl.81) and ex-Jacques Matossian Collection (Soustiel 1985, p.104, fig.111). Another is in Bahrami 1949, pl.XLIV.