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A Kashan calligraphic lustre pottery tile, Persia, circa 1275-1325
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ceramics
moulded in relief with an opacified tin glaze enhanced with turquoise, the cobalt blue elevated inscription in thuluth against a ground of leaves and scrolls, raised pseudo-calligraphic border above
Condition
In fair condition, broken and restored with some associated overpainting, some rubbing and subsequent fading to part of lustre decoration on surface, set in old metal mount for hanging, areas of bright lustre, 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 XXXVI (Taha), part of verse 23; the Kufic, repeat of possibly: al-‘izz ‘Glory’
Qur’an, chapter XXXVI (Taha), part of verse 23; the Kufic, repeat of possibly: al-‘izz ‘Glory’