A rare Song-style glazed ceramic dish, Persia, 12th century

standing on a short foot with a scalloped border, decorated in a light blue glaze, old inventory and old collection labels to underside

In general good condition, intact, minor chip to extremity of one of triangular protrusions between petals, with some craquelure to surface and irridescence, two old inventory and collection labels to underside, 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."

Produced in Persia between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, the present dish can be traced back in form and style to the Song period in China. Resembling Xing and Ding porcelain wares of the tenth and eleventh centuries, this dish is an example of the continued admiration and appreciation abroad, particularly in Persia, for Chinese prototypes and export wares, which continued to influence Persian potters for centuries. Two porcelain dishes of similar form are in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, inv. no. C.16-1950, and another dish from the Song-period, with a similar creamy light-blue glaze, was sold in these rooms, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 12 July 2006, lot 39.