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A large Kashan lustre jug, Persia, circa 1200
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
- 23.1cm.
the body of bulbous form on a gently spreading foot with straight cylindrical neck and attached strap handle with small thumbpiece, the body moulded with entwining geometric shapes, decorated in honey-coloured overglaze lustre with foliate scrolls and one seated figure in the central star, interior of neck with calligraphic inscription on a blue glaze ground
Condition
Body intact, with breaks and associated restoration to neck including overpainting, some discoloration to part of lustre on body, 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
Inside the neck: repetition of a word, possibly al-birr ‘Piety’
This is an example of the Kashan style as classified by Watson. Comparable examples are in the ex-Ades Collection (illustrated in Watson 1985, pl.81), the ex-Jacques Matossian Collection (Soustiel 1985, p.104. fig.111), and Bahrami 1949, pl.XLIV.
Inside the neck: repetition of a word, possibly al-birr ‘Piety’
This is an example of the Kashan style as classified by Watson. Comparable examples are in the ex-Ades Collection (illustrated in Watson 1985, pl.81), the ex-Jacques Matossian Collection (Soustiel 1985, p.104. fig.111), and Bahrami 1949, pl.XLIV.