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A Nishapur or Samarqand bowl with an Inscription in Knotted Kufic, Eastern Persia or Transoxiana, 10th/11th century,
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Earthenware
with straight flaring sides on a short foot, the body of red earthenware with a white engobe painted in black slip with a radial band of knotted Kufic under a transparent lead glaze, the centre with a small stylised flowerhead in black slip, the back undecorated
Provenance
ex-Croisier Collection, Switzerland
Exhibited
Islam et Art Figuratif, Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, Geneva, 1984.
Treasures of Islam, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Geneva, 1985.
Islamic Calligraphy, Sacred and Secular Writings; Musée d’art et d’histoire, Geneva, 1988.
Céramiques du Monde Musulman, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 1999.
Perpetual Glory. Medieval Islamic Ceramics From the Harvey B. Plotnick Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2007.
Treasures of Islam, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, Geneva, 1985.
Islamic Calligraphy, Sacred and Secular Writings; Musée d’art et d’histoire, Geneva, 1988.
Céramiques du Monde Musulman, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 1999.
Perpetual Glory. Medieval Islamic Ceramics From the Harvey B. Plotnick Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2007.
Literature
Islam et Art Figuratif, Geneva, 1984, p.13, no.2.
Treasures of Islam, exhibition catalogue, Geneva, 1985, p.216, no.208.
Islamic Calligraphy, Sacred and Secular Writings, Geneva, 1988, pp.86-87, no.16.
Céramiques du Monde Musulman, Paris, 1999, p.101.
O. Pancaroglu, Perpetual Glory. Medieval Islamic Ceramics from The Harvey B. Plotnick Collection, Chicago, 2007, p.68, no.25.
Treasures of Islam, exhibition catalogue, Geneva, 1985, p.216, no.208.
Islamic Calligraphy, Sacred and Secular Writings, Geneva, 1988, pp.86-87, no.16.
Céramiques du Monde Musulman, Paris, 1999, p.101.
O. Pancaroglu, Perpetual Glory. Medieval Islamic Ceramics from The Harvey B. Plotnick Collection, Chicago, 2007, p.68, no.25.
Condition
broken and reconstructed, near-complete with areas of loss filled with plaster and painted to match, restoration can clearly be seen from the back, as viewed
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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
[al-jud min a] khlaq ahl al-janna …. al-nadam
‘[Generosity is a] disposition [of] the dwellers of Paradise. …regret’
[al-jud min a] khlaq ahl al-janna …. al-nadam
‘[Generosity is a] disposition [of] the dwellers of Paradise. …regret’