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Rare 13th Century Turquoise Glaze Kashan Vase
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Rare 13th Century Turquoise Glaze Kashan Vase

Pre 16th century
Description

A rare 13th century turquoise glaze vase from the Kashan region of Persia (Iran).

A great example of the turquoise the Kashan region is associated with. Kashan is a region famed for its rugs but also has a strong associate with ceramics. Kashan began producing stoneware with tin glazing from the mid 12th century.

The flared rim decorated with inverted chevrons, to a double line with hand painted abstract 'tree of life' motif.

Overall condition good with one 1cm rim chip and various glaze flaking consummate with age.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Turquoise Kashan Ceramic Vase to a period before the 16th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07643525
Dealer's Item DateBefore the 16th Century
Sellingantiques DateBefore the 16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 625-930 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to A PERIOD BEFORE THE 16TH CENTURY:
Heavy crazing across the turquoise glaze: typical of ancient alkaline glazes.
Exposed sandy body at the rim chip: consistent with early Islamic fritware.
Unglazed base with prominent throwing marks: traditional wheel-thrown construction.
Flaking and degradation of the glaze surface: centuries of environmental exposure.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA949075
Description
A rare 13th century turquoise glaze vase from the Kashan region of Persia (Iran).

A great example of the turquoise the Kashan region is associated with. Kashan is a region famed for its rugs but also has a strong associate with ceramics. Kashan began producing stoneware with tin glazing from the mid 12th century.

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The flared rim decorated with inverted chevrons, to a double line with hand painted abstract 'tree of life' motif.
Timberhill Gallery

Overall condition good with one 1cm rim chip and various glaze flaking consummate with age.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Turquoise Kashan Ceramic Vase to a period before the 16th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07643525
Dealer's Item DateBefore the 16th Century
Sellingantiques datingBefore the 16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 625-930 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to a period before the 16th Century:
Heavy crazing across the turquoise glaze: typical of ancient alkaline glazes.
Exposed sandy body at the rim chip: consistent with early Islamic fritware.
Unglazed base with prominent throwing marks: traditional wheel-thrown construction.
Flaking and degradation of the glaze surface: centuries of environmental exposure.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA949075
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
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A turquoise glazed ceramic vessel with a flared rim, painted black geometric markings, and fine surface craquelure.
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Archive I A turquoise glazed ceramic vessel with a flared rim, painted black geometric markings, and fine surface craquelure.

Rare 13th Century Turquoise Glaze Kashan Vase

Archive II A turquoise glazed ceramic vessel with a flared rim, painted black geometric markings, and fine surface craquelure. View II
Archive III A turquoise glazed ceramic vessel with a flared rim, painted black geometric markings, and fine surface craquelure. View III
Archive IV A turquoise glazed ceramic vessel with a flared rim, painted black geometric markings, and fine surface craquelure. View IV
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Timberhill Gallery

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A turquoise glazed ceramic vessel with a flared rim, painted black geometric markings, and fine surface craquelure.
Rare 13th Century Turquoise Glaze Kashan Vase
Ref: SA949075
A turquoise glazed ceramic vessel with a flared rim, painted black geometric markings, and fine surface craquelure.
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  • ObjectVases
  • PeriodPre 16th century
  • StyleIslamic / Seljuk
  • MaterialFritware, Alkaline Glaze, Earthenware
  • ColourTurquoise Blue
  • MotifsChevron border, stylised palmettes, craquelure finish, flared neck
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This pre 16th century Kashan vase originates from Persia, belonging to the Islamic and Seljuk tradition. The vessel takes the form of a fritware and earthenware ceramic pot with an alkaline glaze, finished in turquoise blue alongside black painted motifs. Notable elements include a flared neck with a chevron border, a double line accent, and hand painted abstract stylised palmettes, all set against a fine surface craquelure finish with visible glaze flaking and one rim chip. The piece measures 15 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, making it suited for placement on a sideboard top in a home interior.

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Kashan was a major centre for ceramic production in medieval Persia, particularly during the 12th to 14th centuries under the Seljuk and Ilkhanid dynasties. The region became renowned for developing fritware bodies, lusterware, and distinctive copper- or cobalt-tinted alkaline glazes.

These vessels were typically constructed from fritwarea composite of quartz, white clay, and ground glass fritwhich allowed for thinner walls and intricate shapes. The signature vibrant turquoise colour was achieved using copper oxide in an alkaline glaze, frequently decorated with underglaze black manganese painting.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy surface craquelure, localized glaze iridescence caused by long-term soil burial, and specific stylistic motifs such as stylized vegetation, calligraphic bands, or geometric chevron rims. Scientific testing, such as thermoluminescence, can verify the firing era.

Vessels of this nature serve as high-contrast sculptural accents when displayed against minimalist backdrops, muted plaster walls, or within curio cabinets. Placing a single antiquarian ceramic on a clean-lined wooden sideboard creates a compelling dialogue between historic artifact and modern architecture.

Ancient glazed earthenware and fritware should be kept in a climate-controlled environment away from direct moisture and extreme temperature fluctuations. Cleaning should be restricted to light dusting with a soft, dry brush, avoiding water or chemical solvents that could breach unstable glaze layers.
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