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A Kashan lustre dish with stylised vegetal decoration and inscriptions, Persia, Early 13th century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Fritware
composed of fritware painted in lustre and cobalt blue over an opaque white glaze, decorated with a stellar design in the centre radiating six bands filled with calligraphic inscriptions, the interstices with palmette motifs on a scroll ground, the rim with a calligraphic band written in reserve
Exhibited
Perpetual Glory, Medieval Islamic Ceramics From The Harvey B. Plotnick Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2007.
Literature
O. Pancaroglu, Perpetual Glory, Medieval Islamic Ceramics From The Harvey B. Plotnik Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2007, p.116, no. 74.
Condition
Intact, lustre bright, very light abrasion along external rim, some iridescence to exterior consistent with age, 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
Inscriptions in Persian around the rim:
'May your wealth and glory always increase,
May your prosperity surpass all limits,
So whatever reaches your palate from this bowl,
Oh Master of the World, may add to your life.'
'May the Creator of the world protect
The owner of this [bowl] wherever he may be.'
'Glory, prosperity, and superiority May they not be free from you.'
The inscription in the radiating bands is undeciphered.
Inscriptions in Persian around the rim:
'May your wealth and glory always increase,
May your prosperity surpass all limits,
So whatever reaches your palate from this bowl,
Oh Master of the World, may add to your life.'
'May the Creator of the world protect
The owner of this [bowl] wherever he may be.'
'Glory, prosperity, and superiority May they not be free from you.'
The inscription in the radiating bands is undeciphered.