A MONUMENTAL KASHAN LUSTRE JUG

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£ 30 000
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27.04.2023 10:00UTC +01:00
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Lot 19 | A MONUMENTAL KASHAN LUSTRE JUG
A MONUMENTAL KASHAN LUSTRE JUG

CENTRAL IRAN, 13TH CENTURY

The white body painted in lustre with a central band of decorative roundels depicting figures on horseback, a band of kufic around the exterior of the mouth, further inscription on inside of mouth, repaired breaks and areas of restoration

19in. (48cm.) high





Provenance

Private French collection since 1940s, by repute,

Anon. sale, Sotheby's London, 22 April 2015, lot 185



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The USA prohibits the purchase by US persons of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments. The US sanctions apply to US persons regardless of the location of the transaction or the shipping intentions of the US person. For this reason, Christie’s will not accept bids by US persons on this lot. Non-US persons wishing to import this lot into the USA are advised that they will need to apply for an OFAC licence and that this can take many months to be granted.

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