A KASHAN CUP PAINTED WITH MEDALLIONS AND INSCRIPTIONS, PERSIA, EARLY 13TH CENTURY
Of sub-globular form with short neck and applied annular handle with thumb-piece on a slightly everted foot, painted in cobalt blue and black on white ground under a transparent glaze, with a central frieze of diamond floral medallions flanked by a cascading vinal and flower motif, inscribed in reserve in Arabic to the rim, inscribed in Persian and Arabic to the body, necklace of small flowers on inner rim.
14.5 height, 18.5 cm. diam.