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LOT 1298
Western Asiatic Ceramic Bowl Depicting a Bird with Inscription
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/8 in. (569 grams, 20.5 cm).
With detailed depiction of a bird of elongated form on a dense field of flowing, intricate vegetal motifs with turquoise-coloured detailing; exterior ringed with a Kufic inscription, probably a blessing or prayer for the owner, written in a stylised script; heavily restored with overpainting. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired prior to 1998.
Private collection, London.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The Sultanabad region was renowned for its high-quality ceramics during the Seljuk period. While the precise translation of the legend is uncertain, such inscriptions were commonly used to invoke protection or good fortune, making the object not only a functional piece but also a meaningful, personal artifact.
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LOT 1298
Western Asiatic Ceramic Bowl Depicting a Bird with Inscription
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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Holy Land and Other Terracotta Pottery Group
3rd-1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £124
Including globular jars, bowls, vases, a polychrome glazed base and other items. 11.45 kg total, 4-29.5 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980-1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
In Early Bronze Age II Period, the pottery tradition of the previous period, in Holy Land, continues, though with a number of significant changes. The jars can be divided into those with and without necks. Thin walled jars were often done of fine, well-levigated ware. -
Western Asiatic Silver Phallic Mount Pair
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Each with leaf-shaped shank and two recessed discs, studs to the reverse. 11.91 grams total, 31 mm each
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sasanian High Tin Bronze Bowl
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Low profile and gently flaring walls, incised concentric circles to the base. 171 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
