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A Minai Pottery Bowl, Persia, Circa 1200
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
finely potted in a deep rounded form with a tall foot and slightly everted foliate rim, decorated and gilded over the glaze in cobalt blue, turquoise, red and black, the rim and well with zig-zag pattern dotted with gilt roundels, a moulded and gilded inscription to the cavetto, well with raised knotted motif, exterior of rim with kufic band
Condition
In generally good condition, restored with assoicated retouching, minor chips and losses to extremeties, craquelure throughout, 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
Inside in cursive, possibly:
al-'izz al-da'im wa [a]l-iqbal al-za'id .... / ..... / al-sa'ada wa al-ni'ma .... wa al-dawala wa / .... wa al-dawala wa al- ..../
'Perpetual Glory and increasing Prosperity ... Happiness and (God's) Grace .... and good turn of Fortune and .... and good turn of Fortune and ....'
Exterior band, in kufic, repetition of the word al-dawala 'good turn of Fortune ' in full or in parts.