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A Kashan calligraphic lustre pottery tile, Persia, end of 13th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic
the cobalt blue thuluth inscription in relief on a lustre ground with foliate scrolls and turquoise details
Provenance
Ex-collection Edouard Aynard, sold in Paris 1 - 4 December 1913, no.96
Condition
Intact, in good overall condition with strong lustre, old collection label to underside, two inserted metal hooks for hanging, small chip to top right hand corner, few very minor knicks to extremities, 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
Qur'an, chapter LXXVI (al-Insan), part of verse 7.
A similar panel with an inscription from the same chapter sold in these rooms, 24 April 2013, lot 140.
Qur'an, chapter LXXVI (al-Insan), part of verse 7.
A similar panel with an inscription from the same chapter sold in these rooms, 24 April 2013, lot 140.