- 161
A Kashan lustre bowl with inscription and geometric pattern, Persia, Early 13th Century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fritware
of shallow round form with a flaring rim on a short vertical foot, painted in a golden-brown lustre with an opaque tin glaze, decorated with a stellar arabesque to the centre surrounded by a cursive inscription, the rim with a Kufic inscription reserved in lustre with stylised scrolls in the background, the exterior with a band of lotus motifs
Condition
In fairly good condition, once broken and restored with associated overpainting a minor infill, some crack lines still visible, glaze bright, 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
Around the rim in Kufic, reserved against lustre:
al-‘izz al-da’im wa … li-sahibihi al-sa’ada [wa] al-sur[ur?]
… li-sahibihi al-sa’ada … al-sur[ur?] …
‘Perpetual glory and … to its owner happiness and joy … to its owner happiness and joy.'
Around the wall in lustre, a Persian quatrain and benedictions:
bar man setam-e faraq o tanha’i bin
vin mehnat-e bi-deli o sheyda’i bin
yek shab be-tamasha-yi man-e sukhteh del
ey jan-e jahan biya afat-e suda’i bin
‘Look at me and the distress of separation and loneliness
And look at this affliction of heartlessness and insanity
One night, observe me, consumed with pain
O the soul of the world! Come and see misfortune of [being] passionate.’
‘izz wa iqbal wa al-sa’adat wa al-karamat
‘Glory and prosperity and happiness and generosity.’
Around the rim in Kufic, reserved against lustre:
al-‘izz al-da’im wa … li-sahibihi al-sa’ada [wa] al-sur[ur?]
… li-sahibihi al-sa’ada … al-sur[ur?] …
‘Perpetual glory and … to its owner happiness and joy … to its owner happiness and joy.'
Around the wall in lustre, a Persian quatrain and benedictions:
bar man setam-e faraq o tanha’i bin
vin mehnat-e bi-deli o sheyda’i bin
yek shab be-tamasha-yi man-e sukhteh del
ey jan-e jahan biya afat-e suda’i bin
‘Look at me and the distress of separation and loneliness
And look at this affliction of heartlessness and insanity
One night, observe me, consumed with pain
O the soul of the world! Come and see misfortune of [being] passionate.’
‘izz wa iqbal wa al-sa’adat wa al-karamat
‘Glory and prosperity and happiness and generosity.’