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A composite bronze vase, Persia, Khurasan, circa 12th century

Auction Closed

June 30, 08:46 PM GMT

Estimate

600 - 800 EUR

Lot Details

Description

A composite bronze vase, Persia, Khurasan, circa 12th century


the body of drop form, the ridged neck rising to a flaring mouth, the body decorated with two bands of paired rabbits, a calligraphic band in between comprising benedictory inscriptions in naskh script, the associated mouth decorated with drop-shaped panels

23 cm ; 9 in.

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Vase en bronze composite, Iran, Khurasan, circa 12e siècle


23 cm ; 9 in.

Les Lots d'origine perse/iranien sont susceptibles d'être soumis à des restrictions d'importation dans certains pays, comme les Etats-Unis ainsi que dans certains ou tous les pays membres de Gulf Co-operation council. Il appartient à l'acheteur de veiller à s'assurer des règlementations en vigueur dans son pays de résidence ; l'incapacité à importer le lot ne pourra en aucun cas justifier une annulation de la vente. This lot of Persian/Iranian origin may be subject to import restrictions in some countries like the United States and some or all member countries of the Gulf Co-Operation Council. It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that the export / import will comply with the regulations currently in place in their country of residence; A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a sale's cancellation
Christie's London, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 4 April 2006, lot 79
inscriptions

Glory and Prosperity and Wealth and Piety and Happiness and Intercession (of the Prophet)