Brea, California, United States
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LOT 225:
Ancient Nishapur Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl
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Start price:
$
700
Estimated price :
$1,400 - $2,000
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Ancient Nishapur Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl
Ancient Iran, Nishapur, ca. late 10th century to early 13th century. Amazing ancient Nishapur (Persian) glazed pottery bowl with a rainbow iridescent surface that can only be obtained be being about 1000 years old. Scholars believe that these turquoise glazed bowls may have been inspired by Silk Road trade and the famous blue and white pottery from the Chinese Tang Dynasty. This decidedly Western Asian glazing technique however became its own radical Nishapur style. Many old collection labels adorn the foot of the bowl, telling the story of its more recent travels in the last hundred years or so. The iridescence shines well under most lighting, but this bowl really stands out under a direct display light.
Jack Faxon was a Michigan State Senator from 1971-1985, and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts. Sold for the benefit of the Smithsonian Institution.
ex-Arte Primitivo, New York City, New York, USA; ex-private estate of Jack Faxon, New York City, New York, USA.
Condition: Overall very good with all original pigments. Stable cracks and repairs throughout which add character and do not detract from the overall form or aesthetic.
