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Asian Art Auction, Session 1

June 06, 2011

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LOT 139

Lot 139

Kashan White Ware Bowl, Persia, 19th Century or Earlier

Kashan White Ware Bowl, Persia, 19th Century or Earlier
Lot 139 Details
Kashan White Ware Bowl, Persia, 19th Century or Earlier

Raised on a small foot, the deep bowl with straight sides and an everted rim with streaks of cobalt on the surface, the exterior with a frieze of animals on one side, script on the other
diameter 6.1" — 15.5 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $738
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Kashan White Ware Bowl, Persia, 19th Century or Earlier
  • Kashan White Ware Bowl, Persia, 19th Century or Earlier
Provenance:

Lots 138 to 151 - Islamic Works of Art from the Collection of Harrison M. Schaek, Toronto

Note:

This bowl imitates the form of Medieval Kashan works where potters created vessels with thin walls, giving it a translucent effect. An example of such a bowl dated to the 12th/13th Century was sold in Sotheby’s London ‘Arts of the Islamic World’ October 24, 2007, lot 111

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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