Islamic Kashan silhouette Seljuk Ewer
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Islamic Kashan silhouette Seljuk ewer, a 12th‑century turquoise‑script ware with a conical neck, trefoil spout and handle, standing about 13 cm high and repaired at the neck with other breaks, acquired in 2024 from a US collection via an auction house, and shipping limited to the EU.
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A Kashan silhouette ware pottery ewer
Persia, 12th Century AD. Seljuk period.
of oval form on a slightly flaring foot, with conical neck an trefoil spout and handle, the turquoise islamic kufic script through a black slip unqer Medieval Islamic art . Spout in the form of an oil lamp. Restorations: repaired breaks , neck , exept handle a complete piece. Rarity in this quality. Measures 13 cm height.
Provenance.: Art gallery New York , US private collection. Comes from an old collection that was exibited in 1940 in New York as " Persian Exhibition".
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner in 2024 in NY gallery R.A.
Before that old private US collection formed in the 60'-90's.
Before then part of collection of Mrs, Christian R. Holmes (Bettie Holmes) collected before 1940.
Silhouette-wares mark the transition between the production of clay-bodied ceramics and the development of the underglaze painting technique in Persia. Stylistically the decoration of the group relates to the lustrewares produced at Kashan during the monumental period in the last three decades of the 12th century.
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A Kashan silhouette ware pottery ewer
Persia, 12th Century AD. Seljuk period.
of oval form on a slightly flaring foot, with conical neck an trefoil spout and handle, the turquoise islamic kufic script through a black slip unqer Medieval Islamic art . Spout in the form of an oil lamp. Restorations: repaired breaks , neck , exept handle a complete piece. Rarity in this quality. Measures 13 cm height.
Provenance.: Art gallery New York , US private collection. Comes from an old collection that was exibited in 1940 in New York as " Persian Exhibition".
Provenance:
Purchased by the current owner in 2024 in NY gallery R.A.
Before that old private US collection formed in the 60'-90's.
Before then part of collection of Mrs, Christian R. Holmes (Bettie Holmes) collected before 1940.
Silhouette-wares mark the transition between the production of clay-bodied ceramics and the development of the underglaze painting technique in Persia. Stylistically the decoration of the group relates to the lustrewares produced at Kashan during the monumental period in the last three decades of the 12th century.
This item will be shipped only in the EU.
Make sure that you have a shipping adress in the EU before bidding.
The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner.
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to sell/export this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/ Timeframe
12th Century
Name of object
Kashan silhouette Seljuk Ewer
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Repaired
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1940
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
