The Persian Pottery Pitcher Hidden from the Mongol Invasion

#islamicart #ancientpottery
Get a First Look at this beautiful pottery pitcher from twelfth century Persia. Learn how it was hidden ahead of the Mongol invasion, discovered again in a major 1940s find and then entered the collection of the heir to the Crayola fortune. The Rare and Important Kashan Turquoise Glazed Pottery Pitcher is a highlight of our upcoming sale Arts of the Islamic World and India Including Fine Rugs and Carpets (1 April | London).
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[@reynaldotr30]

Just gorgeous 😍

[@kellylewis9791]

What a beautiful pitcher.

[@zippygundoo5852]

Such an exquisite piece.

[@luckgkgkf8137]

ممتاز.جدا

[@slastname7224]

هذه القطعة تعود لفترة الدولة العباسية

[@rakification]

Why you don't give it back to Iran? It's its history

[@kaleidos8081]

I have more superb one
Sorry

[@atoosalotfi7380]

I find this so offensive! all that touching the surface
Describing the transcript as Arabic Poetry! You could have at least researched a bit before … 😢