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A Raqqa Lustre Footed Bowl, Syria, First half of 13th Century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
of rounded form on a spreading pedestal foot, painted in chocolate-coloured lustre with cobalt-blue highlights in the interior with an inscription in blue enclosed by scrolling leaves and dots reserved on a lustre ground with characteristic coils and hatching, the exterior with a band of scrolls
Condition
complete, repair to the rim, 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
'izz muqim'
'Lasting Glory'
There is a similar lustre bowl in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (see Jenkins 2006, p.118). For wasters of this type from Raqqa, see Victoria and Albert Museum, inv. nos.106-1909, 107-1909 and 108-1909 (ibid, pp.58-9).