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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]

Provenance

Acquired 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.

Footnotes

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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