- 98
A Nishapur Calligraphic Pottery Bowl, Central Asia, 10th Century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
of deep conical form, decorated with a single band of black kufic below the rim
Condition
Breaks with minor losses and touching in especially around the rim and to inscription, 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
A suggested reading:
.... alim la yadkhul al-janna. al-salama (?) ...
'.... Grievous ....will not enter the Paradise. Well-being'
A fine example of a calligraphic dish from the Samanid period, widely considered the apogee of ceramic production of the early Islamic period.
The bold kufic inscriptions that typify this group are elegantly calligraphed with a brush and then tidied up along the edges with a palette knife. The ground is kept pristine white to show the calligraphy to greatest effect.