Kashan, Persia, ca. 1200-1300 AD. A pottery albarello jar, originating from the historic city of Kashan. The jar's striking aesthetic is defined by its intense layers of turqoise and navy glazes, which create a captivating visual contrast and enhance the vessel's unique form. The jar's elegantly flared body rises from a pedestal foot, which imbues the piece with a sense of balance and stability. The sloped shoulder of the vessel further accentuates its graceful form, creating an overall sense of harmony and symmetry. The jar's neck is tubular in shape, culminating in a delicately rolled rim. Albarelli jars were a common household item in the Middle East and were used to store a variety of substances, including ointments, medicines, and herbs. The elegant form and exquisite decoration of this jar suggest that it was likely used to hold valuable or important substances.Size: L: 185mm / W: 105mm ; 465gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.