200 CHINESE, ASIAN, ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART
Lot 288
Arte Islamica
A rare Fatimid lustre painted dish with decorated with central bird and epigraphies Egypt, Fustat, Fatimid dynasty, 910 - 1171, 11th century Earthenware painted with lustre over white glaze
Resting on disc, displays, in the center, a bird among stylized shoots. On the internal walls are votive writings in ornamental Kufic script, while the upper rim is decorated by small waves. The outside bears traces of a medallion pattern. For similar examples refer to Watson 2004, p. 277; another is at the Walters Art Museum of Baltimora. Conservative restoration.
Measures: 6.00 x 19.70 cm
Starting price: € 4.000,00
Estimate: € 8.000,00 - 10.000,00
The lot will be auctioned on 14 June starting from 18:00.
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