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A Kashan pottery star tile, decorated with gold on blue ground, lajvardina type. Iran 13th century. Tile 20×20 cm. Incl frame 25×25 cm.

This eight-pointed tile was decorated using a technique called lajvardina, a term that references lapis lazuli, a deep blue coloured stone containing gold particles. Provenance: Torunn Gulliksen Ihlemann and Jens Thygesen, former owner of Kunsthallen, Copenhagen.

Condition

Has a big repair across the tile. Wear due to age and use.

Auction

Varia, 21 December 2017

Category
Estimate

15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

10,500 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
10,500 DKK