Lot 149
  • 149

Persia

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description

  • Calligraphic Lustre Pottery Tile
  • glazed fritware
  • 30.5 by 31.5cm., 12 by 12 7/16 in.
moulded in relief, decorated with an opacified tin glaze and lustre, cobalt blue raised inscription, mounted

Provenance

Christie's, London, 1 May 2001, lot 357

Condition

Generally good condition, some craquelure to glaze, pitting to surface, some abrasion to external edges, set onto wooden mount with hook for hanging, drill hole for previous testing 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.
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Catalogue Note

inscriptions

‘Muhammad, the year …. 60’

This tile relates to a known series of tiles which originally belonged to a now lost Timurid monument. Two tiles, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (inv. no. C.26A-1983), and one in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no 30.95.26) indicate the name of the patron as Sultan Abu Sa'id, with the date 860 AH/1455 AD (Oliver Watson, Persian Lustre Ware, London, 1985, pp.159-160, nos. 129 and 130). The building foundation tile also includes the name of the calligrapher, Nusrat al-Din Muhammad. Each of these tiles is characterised by their sketchy foliate backgrounds, and the quality of the raised blue inscription.