A mould blown glass jug with kufic inscription (assuming intact)
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A mould-blown inscribed glass Jug
Persia, 12th Century
of amber colour, with faceted body of hexagonal sections, the sloping shoulders faceted, flaring cylindrical neck, slim strap handle with thumb-rest, the sides with panels of scrolling palmettes and kufic inscriptions, broken and repaired
13 cm. high
Estimate:
£6,000 - 8,000
€7,000 - 9,400
US$ 9,000 - 12,000

Footnotes

  • The inscription consists of a repetition of baraka, "Blessing".

Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art

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