Lot Essay
The inscription around the rim is a repeat of al-daw[la], 'wealth'.
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CENTRAL IRAN, CIRCA 1200
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A MINA'I POTTERY BOWL
CENTRAL IRAN, CIRCA 1200
Rising from vertical foot, through conical sides with slightly flaring rim, the interior decorated in various coloured enamels with a central horseman surrounded by a band of turquoise and red dots on cobalt ground, the cavetto with a series of seated haloed figures alternated with floral sprays, the rim with a band of pseudo-calligraphy with foliate flourishes, the exterior with a similar band of calligraphy below rim, repaired breaks
8 5/8in. (22cm.) diam.
CENTRAL IRAN, CIRCA 1200
Rising from vertical foot, through conical sides with slightly flaring rim, the interior decorated in various coloured enamels with a central horseman surrounded by a band of turquoise and red dots on cobalt ground, the cavetto with a series of seated haloed figures alternated with floral sprays, the rim with a band of pseudo-calligraphy with foliate flourishes, the exterior with a similar band of calligraphy below rim, repaired breaks
8 5/8in. (22cm.) diam.
Provenance
European private collection since 1920s.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
Brought to you by
Andrew Butler-Wheelhouse
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