Bowl with bird design Ceramic with lustre and cobalt decoration Iran, Kashan, late 12th century Height 6.4 cm; Diameter 15.5 cm This lustre and cobalt bowl features a radiant decoration of birds alternating with floral registers on the inside, and calligraphy in lustre under a cobalt glaze on the outside. (broken and glued, restorations). A small terracotta bowl with incised decoration on white slip and green enamel (accidents), probably from Cyprus, 14th - 15th century (Diameter 13 cm; Height 6.5 cm). Expert : Monsieur Alexis RENARD

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