Deux carreaux de revêtement en forme d'étoile à huit branches, Iran, Kashan, art il-khanide, fin du XIIIE et XIVE siècle

en céramique à décor lustré, leurs bordures inscrites en cursif de textes coraniques, l'un rehaussé de bleu de cobalt orné d'un oiseau perché en son centre, l'autre à motifs de palmettes en réserve sur le fond lustré

Christie's Amsterdam, European Noble and Private Collections, 15^th-16^th December 2009, lot 196.

Both tiles are mounted on a metal support The blue and lustre tile : In colour : the cobalt blue is deeper in the reality than in the catalogue illustration the lustre is more brownish in the reality than in the catalogue illustration There are small scratches on the edges There is a small repair slightly retouched on the edge of one corner The lustre tile : In colour : the lustre is lighter in the reality than it appears on catalogue illustration There are crackles to the glaze with brown incrustations There are very small scratches to the edges otherwise in a good condition
"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.
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Inscription: Surat al-Ikhlas (CXII) ; Surat al-Ikhlas (CXII) and Surat al-Kâfirun (CIX)