Middle Eastern Kashan Bowl
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Middle Eastern Kashan Bowl of the 12th–13th century AD, underglaze-painted in cobalt blue, black and manganese on a cream slip, conical form with a diameter of 20.5 cm and height of 10 cm, in good condition with old restorations, original/official authenticity (certificate available on request).
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Middle Eastern Kashan ceramic bowl, underglaze-painted in black, and blue with a beautiful pearlescent patina/glaze. The bowl has a conical form with straight flaring walls and short foot, richly decorated in cobalt-blue, black and manganese on a cream slip ground, the interior with a central roundel to the wall containing geometric interlace.
-> Geometric interlace was an important decorative element in Islamic art. Its repeating and interconnected forms could suggest order, harmony, and continuity, while also creating a refined ornamental surface without relying on figural imagery. The central roundel in this bowl gives focus to the composition and reflects the balanced design principles of Islamic ceramic decoration.
Diameter: ± 20,5 cm
Height: ± 10 cm
Condition: Good condition, old restorations/fillings, beautiful silvery iridescence. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> Underglaze-painted ceramics allowed the decoration to be applied beneath a transparent glaze, protecting the painted design while giving the surface depth and brilliance. The combination of cobalt blue, black, and manganese on a pale slip ground is characteristic of high-quality Middle Eastern ceramic production, where bold contrasts and carefully arranged geometric motifs created a strong visual effect.
-> The conical form with straight flaring walls and short foot is typical of many medieval Persian bowls. Such vessels were both functional and decorative, with the wide interior surface providing space for painted designs, inscriptions, geometric interlace, or stylised vegetal motifs.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Middle Eastern Kashan ceramic bowl, underglaze-painted in black, and blue with a beautiful pearlescent patina/glaze. The bowl has a conical form with straight flaring walls and short foot, richly decorated in cobalt-blue, black and manganese on a cream slip ground, the interior with a central roundel to the wall containing geometric interlace.
-> Geometric interlace was an important decorative element in Islamic art. Its repeating and interconnected forms could suggest order, harmony, and continuity, while also creating a refined ornamental surface without relying on figural imagery. The central roundel in this bowl gives focus to the composition and reflects the balanced design principles of Islamic ceramic decoration.
Diameter: ± 20,5 cm
Height: ± 10 cm
Condition: Good condition, old restorations/fillings, beautiful silvery iridescence. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> Underglaze-painted ceramics allowed the decoration to be applied beneath a transparent glaze, protecting the painted design while giving the surface depth and brilliance. The combination of cobalt blue, black, and manganese on a pale slip ground is characteristic of high-quality Middle Eastern ceramic production, where bold contrasts and carefully arranged geometric motifs created a strong visual effect.
-> The conical form with straight flaring walls and short foot is typical of many medieval Persian bowls. Such vessels were both functional and decorative, with the wide interior surface providing space for painted designs, inscriptions, geometric interlace, or stylised vegetal motifs.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Middle Eastern
Century/timeframe
12th-13th century AD
Name of object
Kashan Bowl
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Restored
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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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.
