Islamic - Relief-molded vase - Suse, 10th-12th century AD





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Description from the seller
Unglazed Persian ceramic jug from the 10th / 12th century AD.
Vertical-handled terracotta pitcher with rich molded decoration of multiple friezes of characters and geometric shapes.
The jug rests on a circular foot, with a vertical handle. It is topped with a straight neck, ending in a wide, flared round mouth.
The biconical vessel is decorated at the shoulder with a frieze of alternating stars and three series of stylized figures presented in pairs. There are also three other friezes featuring symbols and geometric shapes.
Dimensions: height 18.4 cm - width 17.3 cm
Islamic art, Susa region, 10th / 12th century or earlier.
Provenance: Netherlands, Galerie D.Z.N.
Previous provenance: Belgian private collection acquired on the European art market between 1990 and 2010.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
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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
Unglazed Persian ceramic jug from the 10th / 12th century AD.
Vertical-handled terracotta pitcher with rich molded decoration of multiple friezes of characters and geometric shapes.
The jug rests on a circular foot, with a vertical handle. It is topped with a straight neck, ending in a wide, flared round mouth.
The biconical vessel is decorated at the shoulder with a frieze of alternating stars and three series of stylized figures presented in pairs. There are also three other friezes featuring symbols and geometric shapes.
Dimensions: height 18.4 cm - width 17.3 cm
Islamic art, Susa region, 10th / 12th century or earlier.
Provenance: Netherlands, Galerie D.Z.N.
Previous provenance: Belgian private collection acquired on the European art market between 1990 and 2010.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen 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.
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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.
