Lot 1. A Kashan moulded lustre, cobalt-blue and turquoise calligraphic pottery tile, Central Iran, circa 1215; 40.2 x 37.6 cm at largest. Sold £ 11 340. © Christie's Images Ltd 2024

The fragmentary tile moulded with strong cobalt-blue inscription surrounded by turquoise flowering vine, the ground with a variety of animals reserved against dark lustre ground, a band of strapwork below, and a wide border of moulded arabesque above, repaired break, small chips.

Provenance: Excavated Gurgan.

Christie's.Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds including Rugs and Carpets, London, 25 april 2024