A Kashan turquoise-glazed moulded bottle vase, Persia, 12th century

A Kashan turquoise-glazed moulded bottle vase, Persia, 12th century

the frit body of baluster form with a compressed globular base resting on a short foot, the narrow tapering ribbed neck joined to a wide flaring fluted mouth of tulip form, decorated in turquoise glaze with a moulded calligraphic design on the curving shoulder. 21.4cm. height. 21.4cm. height. Estimate 6,000—8,000 GBP

NOTE: inscriptions

baraka wa yumn wa sur[ur wa] surur wa sa'ada

'Blessing and Good-Fortune and Joy and Joy and Happiness'

Sotheby's. Arts of the Islamic World. 01 Apr 09. London www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's