28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A SAFAVID BLACK AND TURQUOISE KUBACHI POTTERY DISH WITH FLOWER SCROLLS
Possibly Tabriz, North-Western Iran, circa 1600
A SAFAVID BLACK AND TURQUOISE KUBACHI POTTERY DISH WITH FLOWER SCROLLS
Possibly Tabriz, North-Western Iran, circa 1600
Of shallow rounded shape, resting on a short circular foot, with an everted, sloping rim, painted in black under a monochrome turquoise glaze, the interior decorated with stylised floral scrolls with lotus flowers and waterweeds, the cavetto plain, and the rim with abstract cloud bands and horizontal strokes.
34cm diameter
The design of this Kubachi pottery charger is almost identical to another 17th-century Safavid dish sold as part of seven at Christie's London, 26 April 2013, lot 767.
Sold for £492
A SAFAVID BLACK AND TURQUOISE KUBACHI POTTERY DISH WITH FLOWER SCROLLS
Possibly Tabriz, North-Western Iran, circa 1600
Of shallow rounded shape, resting on a short circular foot, with an everted, sloping rim, painted in black under a monochrome turquoise glaze, the interior decorated with stylised floral scrolls with lotus flowers and waterweeds, the cavetto plain, and the rim with abstract cloud bands and horizontal strokes.
34cm diameter
The design of this Kubachi pottery charger is almost identical to another 17th-century Safavid dish sold as part of seven at Christie's London, 26 April 2013, lot 767.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
