A Safavid pottery Bottle (surahi)  Persia, 17th Century

of globular form with long and slightly tapering neck, underglaze, decorated in cobalt blue on a white ground with floral sprays and birds. 29.5 cm. high. Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000

Bonhams. Islamic & Indian Art, 2 Apr 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com (Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)