22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A SMALL SAMANID POTTERY JUG WITH KUFIC CALLIGRAPHY
Central Asia, 10th-11th century
A SMALL SAMANID POTTERY JUG WITH KUFIC CALLIGRAPHY
Central Asia, 10th-11th century
Pottery jug with rounded body and a flaring neck with handle connecting the rim to the body. The jug covered in an off-white slip, with two bands of black slip painted kufic inscriptions under a transparent glaze. Some visible repairs to the neck.
11.5cm x 10.5cm
Estimated at £500 - £600
A SMALL SAMANID POTTERY JUG WITH KUFIC CALLIGRAPHY
Central Asia, 10th-11th century
Pottery jug with rounded body and a flaring neck with handle connecting the rim to the body. The jug covered in an off-white slip, with two bands of black slip painted kufic inscriptions under a transparent glaze. Some visible repairs to the neck.
11.5cm x 10.5cm
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 22nd Apr, 2026
We are excited to present our Islamic and Indian Art Auction.
The sale brings together a remarkable collection of rare textiles, lacquerwear, woodwork, manuscripts and more. Featuring a 13th century bronze Ayyubid candlestick (lot 29), a monumental Indian silver-overlaid wooden footstool (lot 140) and an Ottoman calligraphic silk lampas panel from the inner covering of the Ka’ba (lot 166).
One further unmissable highlight is the beautifully enamelled 18 carat gold pocket watch by Breguet et Fils, produced for the Ottoman market (lot 148). We are delighted also to present further pieces from the collection of Mr Georges Antaki in this auction, which promises something of interest for all collectors interested in Islamic and Indian art.
Sale date(s) & Start time:
22 Apr 2026 12:00 BST
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20 Apr 2026 10:00 - 16:00
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