SOLD Antique Islamic Syrian Ceramic Bowl 13th Century

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SOLD Rare antique Medieval Islamic Syrian - Raqqa, 13th century AD (6 Century A.H.) large ceramic bowl of rounded form standing on a short foot, with “T”–shaped rim, decorated in black with band of a cursive inscription on the turquoise ground.

CONDITION: repaired clean breaks, small areas of restoration.

MEASUREMENTS: Diameter: 32 .5 cm (12 3/4 in.) Height: 10 cm (4 inches).

REFERENCES: Similar Syrian - Raqqa ceramics are published in the Sotheby’s catalogue “The Islamic Works of Art Carpets and Textiles” - London 16 -17 April 1985