22nd Apr, 2026 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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TWO AFGHAN BAMIYAN GLAZED POTTERY BOWLS
Afghanistan, 12-13th century
TWO AFGHAN BAMIYAN GLAZED POTTERY BOWLS
Afghanistan, 12-13th century
Comprising a larger hemispherical bowl, with a slightly thickened rim painted with manganese forming a cross pattern, and interior segmented into alternating sections - a figure of eight knot motif highlighted in green, and semicircular fish scale pattern dotted with dark brown manganese, the central roundel with U-shaped green petals and dotted circles, the exterior plain. The smaller bowl of conical shape with a rim dotted with manganese, and pale red interior with thickly incised detail in the form of oval shaped cartouches, containing circular and triangular patterns. The design highlighted with green and manganese, with a plain exterior.
7.5cm high; 6.5cm high (2)
14.7cm diameter; 12.7cm diameter
Estimated at £300 - £400
TWO AFGHAN BAMIYAN GLAZED POTTERY BOWLS
Afghanistan, 12-13th century
Comprising a larger hemispherical bowl, with a slightly thickened rim painted with manganese forming a cross pattern, and interior segmented into alternating sections - a figure of eight knot motif highlighted in green, and semicircular fish scale pattern dotted with dark brown manganese, the central roundel with U-shaped green petals and dotted circles, the exterior plain. The smaller bowl of conical shape with a rim dotted with manganese, and pale red interior with thickly incised detail in the form of oval shaped cartouches, containing circular and triangular patterns. The design highlighted with green and manganese, with a plain exterior.
7.5cm high; 6.5cm high (2)
14.7cm diameter; 12.7cm diameter
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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