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'Bellon' Vase
About the Item
A baluster-shaped ceramic vase with siliceous paste painted in manganese and cobalt, under a transparent glaze. With hand painted blue and white decorations. Stone paste or ‘fritware’ vessels with lustre, turquoise, white and cobalt blue glazes were famously crafted in the northern Syrian city of Raqqa, situated on the Euphrates River. They were often utilitarian in design, but elegant and intricate in decoration. This present example was most likely used as a storage vessel. Like many transportable ceramics in the region, it is possible this piece was exported out of the city, either to be traded or as a container for more expensive goods.
Published
Collection H Hoffmann, Objets D’Art, Drouot, 30 Mai 1888, Paris, Lot 81.
Provenance
Previously in the Private Collection of Mr Henri Hoffmann (1823-1897), Paris, prior to 1888.
Sold at: Collection H Hoffmann, Objets D’Art, Drouot, 30 Mai 1888, Paris, Lot 81.
Private Collection of Mr Louis-Gabriel Bellon (1819-1899) France (no. 291, catalogued as Mesopotamian, with 4 inventory labels), acquired from the above sale.
Thence by descent to his son Paul Bellon (1844-1928).
Thence by descent.
ALR: S00217422, with IADAA certificate, this item has been checked against the Interpol database.
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Diameter: 17 in (43.18 cm)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Syria, Raqqa, 12th - 13th Century
- Condition:Repaired: With circa 8 cm loss to rim restored with infill. Wear consistent with age and use. Historical surface staining has been removed, and areas of iridescence and acquired glaze pitting are present.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5517232827182
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