Asian Art Day Two - 20th May 2010

Lot 728

A Ghaznavid high-tin ewer

Estimate £600 - £800

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Description

A Ghaznavid high-tin ewer, with a long spout and pear-shaped body engraved with calligraphy and with stylized motifs, Persia / Afghanistan, 9th/10th century, the cover lacking, 25.8cm. Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 17th December 1997, lot 464.