22nd Jul, 2020 15:00

Islamic & Indian Art
 
Lot 258
 

λ AN OSTRICH EGG WITH PERSIAN CALLIGRAPHY
Iran, mid to late 20th century

λ AN OSTRICH EGG WITH PERSIAN CALLIGRAPHY
Iran, mid to late 20th century

Of typical rounded egg-like shape, the base varnished and glossy, the top cut and worked into the shape of a cup, the exterior enhanced with a continuous Persian calligraphic band, achieved with glue and copper oxide powder, inciting to seize the moment and to be merry in the present as there's no certainty in what the future holds, 10cm diam. and 11cm high.

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Dimensions: 10cm diam. and 11cm high

Sold for £138

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