Islamic Ceramic Elephant - 14 cm (No reserve price)
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Islamic ceramic elephant sculpture from Kashan, Seljuk period (12th–13th century), glazed turquoise blue with iridescent hints, featuring a howdah and circular shields, 14 cm high, 13 cm wide, 5.5 cm deep, in very good condition with original authenticity, provenance from Belgium and acquired in 2015.
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Glazed ceramic elephant sculpture, typical of the Kashan style (Persia).
This type of ceramic is often associated with the Seljuk period (12th–13th centuries).
It is coated with a characteristic blue-t turquoise glaze. The silvery look in places is due to iridescence, a natural degradation phenomenon of the glaze over time.
The animal bears on its back a howdah with openwork decoration. Also noteworthy are circular shields fixed to the sides of its head, a common feature on these models. The elephant is guided by a mahout, and a figure sits in the howdah.
These objects were often used as decorative pieces or sometimes as vessels (aquamaniles) in medieval Islamic art.
14 cm high x 13 cm wide x 5.5 cm deep.
Good condition, pretty iridescent glaze.
Private Belgian collection.
Postal shipment via BPOST with tracking number.
Private collection.
Tracked shipping by BPost, no shipments outside Europe.
Glazed ceramic elephant sculpture, typical of the Kashan style (Persia).
This type of ceramic is often associated with the Seljuk period (12th–13th centuries).
It is coated with a characteristic blue-t turquoise glaze. The silvery look in places is due to iridescence, a natural degradation phenomenon of the glaze over time.
The animal bears on its back a howdah with openwork decoration. Also noteworthy are circular shields fixed to the sides of its head, a common feature on these models. The elephant is guided by a mahout, and a figure sits in the howdah.
These objects were often used as decorative pieces or sometimes as vessels (aquamaniles) in medieval Islamic art.
14 cm high x 13 cm wide x 5.5 cm deep.
Good condition, pretty iridescent glaze.
Private Belgian collection.
Postal shipment via BPOST with tracking number.
Private collection.
Tracked shipping by BPost, no shipments outside Europe.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
XII-XIIIème siècle, Kashan, Seldjoukide
Name of object
Elephant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2015
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
14 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
13 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
5.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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