Islamic - Samanid bowl in glazed ceramic 'splashware' - 10th century AD.

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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Islamic Samanid ceramic splashware bowl from the 10th century CE, with a glaze-splash decoration on an engobe, diameter 19.7 cm and height 5.8 cm, in good condition and repaired from several pieces with original pigment and glaze, acquired from Galerie/Antiquaire in France in 2023 from the Paris-based collection of the 1950s–1970s provenance.

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Western Asia, Persia, circa 10th century CE.
Bowl with 'splashware' decoration in earthenware ceramic, featuring a geometric pattern incised under green glazes.
This fully glazed plate with sgraffito and jasper decoration is a fine example of this typology, produced in Islamic countries between the 10th and 13th centuries.
The decoration, on white slip, consists of motifs incised in spirals and tendrils framed by curved lines, splashed with yellow-brown and green glazes beneath a transparent glaze.

Samanid Art, 10th century AD.
Dimensions: diameter 19.7 cm, height 5.8 cm - Good condition.
Repaired from several pieces, with the original pigment and glaze, small chips in the decoration.

Provenance: France, R.L.C. Studio
Previously: a Parisian collection of Mr. and Mrs. L.R., formed in the 1950s–1970s, passed down through the family.

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Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Western Asia, Persia, circa 10th century CE.
Bowl with 'splashware' decoration in earthenware ceramic, featuring a geometric pattern incised under green glazes.
This fully glazed plate with sgraffito and jasper decoration is a fine example of this typology, produced in Islamic countries between the 10th and 13th centuries.
The decoration, on white slip, consists of motifs incised in spirals and tendrils framed by curved lines, splashed with yellow-brown and green glazes beneath a transparent glaze.

Samanid Art, 10th century AD.
Dimensions: diameter 19.7 cm, height 5.8 cm - Good condition.
Repaired from several pieces, with the original pigment and glaze, small chips in the decoration.

Provenance: France, R.L.C. Studio
Previously: a Parisian collection of Mr. and Mrs. L.R., formed in the 1950s–1970s, passed down through the family.

The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
All items from the seller are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document stating the origin.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Details

Culture
Islamic
Century/ Timeframe
10ème Siècle après J.-C.
Name of object
- Samanid bowl in glazed ceramic 'splashware' - 10th century AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
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