Pichet à décor bleu et noir, Syrie, Raqqa ou Damas, art ayyoubide, XIIIE siècle

sur un pied court légèrement tronconique, la panse globulaire, le col haut et droit muni d'une anse rattachée à l'épaule, en céramique à décor peint en noir sous une glaçure bleu turquoise, le col et le haut de la panse ornés d'un registre inscrit sur un fond ponctué; réparation avec des repeints sur la panse, petite restauration sur l'embouchure

In colour : The turquoise glaze is more green than in the catalogue illustration iridescence overall the surface crackles to the glaze break repaired on the body with paint retouching very small chips to the foot retouching to the top rim
"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."

For an Ayyoubid vase with a similar turquoise-glazed decoration, see: Sotheby's London, Arts of the Islamic World, 14^th April 2010, lot 145.