Lot 31
A Kashan moulded lustre calligraphic pottery Tile Fragment Persia, 12th Century
10 April 2008, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £1,020 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA Kashan moulded lustre calligraphic pottery Tile Fragment
Persia, 12th Century
Persia, 12th Century
of irregular form, decorated in brownish lustre, turquoise splashes and raised calligraphy in cobalt blue, on a ground of scrolling arabesque motifs
21.5 x 20.8 cm. max.
21.5 x 20.8 cm. max.
Footnotes
The inscription includes: 'al-Mustafa, chosen', a name of the Prophet Muhammad.