A CHINESE PORCELAIN-INSPIRED BLUE AND WHITE SAFAVID POTTERY BOWL PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION Iran, 18th century Of deep rounded shape, resting on a short circular foot, the interior painted in cobalt blue against a white ground, decorated with Asian-inspired motifs like stylised peonies and cloud designs, the central roundel surrounded by a floral collar and the rim featuring a beaded band, the exterior painted in monochrome brown glaze, possibly inspired by copper lustre-painted wares, the base marked with a pseudo-Chinese character, 18.3cm diam. and 9cm high.

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