ID 828714
Lot 39 | A MONUMENTAL KASHAN LUSTRE POTTERY DISH
Estimate value
£ 60 000 – 80 000
ILKHANID IRAN, LATE 13TH/EARLY 14TH CENTURY
The central roundel with a figure riding a horse, encircled by a band of cobalt-blue pseudo-inscriptions, the cavetto with eight musicians against floral ground, the rim with a further band of pseudo-inscriptions, repaired breaks and areas of restoration
18in. (45.7cm.) diam.
Provenance
Excavated Ray, 1928
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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.
| Medium: | Ceramic |
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| Historical era: | Seljuk dynasty |
| Place of origin: | Iran, Asia |
| Category: | Dishes and trays |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Plates & Dishes |
| Medium: | Ceramic |
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| Historical era: | Seljuk dynasty |
| Place of origin: | Iran, Asia |
| Category: | Dishes and trays |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Plates & Dishes |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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