28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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SIX UNGLAZED EARTHENWARE PIERCED WATER JUG FILTERS
Fustat, Fatimid Egypt, 10th - 12th century
SIX UNGLAZED EARTHENWARE PIERCED WATER JUG FILTERS
Fustat, Fatimid Egypt, 10th - 12th century
Comprising six unglazed, incised, and pierced filters, each of similar circular shape but different in size, once possibly used at the junction of the body and neck of unglazed jugs, set in the middle of raised, flared walls, the largest decorated with a sunburst medallion in-filled with an irradiating rosette; the smallest with an abstract interlaced stellar motif; and the remaining four with similar geometric patterns and strapwork motifs.
The largest 10.5cm outer diameter
The smallest 4.5cm outer diameter
Although several hundreds of such filters have survived, very few are still attached to their original, complete jugs, making scholars wonder how these filters were actually produced and inserted in the jugs. Oliver Watson suggests that each filter was probably cut from a flattened piece of clay, and semi-dried so that it would be strong enough to handle and set into the neck of a jug as the throwing proceeded (O. Watson, Ceramics from Islamic Lands, 2004, p. 132).
Sold for £271
SIX UNGLAZED EARTHENWARE PIERCED WATER JUG FILTERS
Fustat, Fatimid Egypt, 10th - 12th century
Comprising six unglazed, incised, and pierced filters, each of similar circular shape but different in size, once possibly used at the junction of the body and neck of unglazed jugs, set in the middle of raised, flared walls, the largest decorated with a sunburst medallion in-filled with an irradiating rosette; the smallest with an abstract interlaced stellar motif; and the remaining four with similar geometric patterns and strapwork motifs.
The largest 10.5cm outer diameter
The smallest 4.5cm outer diameter
Although several hundreds of such filters have survived, very few are still attached to their original, complete jugs, making scholars wonder how these filters were actually produced and inserted in the jugs. Oliver Watson suggests that each filter was probably cut from a flattened piece of clay, and semi-dried so that it would be strong enough to handle and set into the neck of a jug as the throwing proceeded (O. Watson, Ceramics from Islamic Lands, 2004, p. 132).
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)
