A LARGE SAFAVID BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY DISH PROBABLY MASHHAD,...
A LARGE SAFAVID BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY DISH
PROBABLY MASHHAD, IRAN, FIRST HALF 17TH CENTURY
Of shallow form with gently cusped rim, the white ground decorated under the glaze in black and blue, the central roundel with a depiction of three deer in a forest, within a cusped border of swirling tendrils, the cavetto incised with lappet design, the exterior with a fungus scroll border near the foot, the base with four pseudo-Chinese characters in black, intact with some pitting to the glaze
15 ¼in. (38.7cm.) diam.
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Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import this type of lot into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
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A LARGE SAFAVID BLUE AND WHITE POTTERY DISH
PROBABLY MASHHAD, IRAN, FIRST HALF 17TH CENTURY
Of shallow form with gently cusped rim, the white ground decorated under the glaze in black and blue, the central roundel with a depiction of three deer in a forest, within a cusped border of swirling tendrils, the cavetto incised with lappet design, the exterior with a fungus scroll border near the foot, the base with four pseudo-Chinese characters in black, intact with some pitting to the glaze
15 ¼in. (38.7cm.) diam.
Provenance
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import this type of lot into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
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