Lot 79a, Auction 3/19/2026: 12th C. Persian Rayy Vessel w/ Bold Kufic Inscription

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Central Asia, Persia (Iran), Rayy region, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. A ceramic vessel is decorated with a sweeping band of bold black-brown Kufic calligraphy encircling the shoulder, set against a buff ground with reddish-brown banding. Such vessels were both functional and decorative, often used for storing water, grains, or other provisions while conveying artistic and spiritual expression or prayers through their inscriptions. Size: 7.5″ W x 7.5″ H (19 cm x 19 cm)

Condition: Professionally repaired and restored. Infill and overpainting along break lines on the exterior, breaks are visible on interior. Approximately 80% or more original material.

Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s

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