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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Mordeep, post: 277606, member: 5608&quot;]Although it would be nice to think these items exist without damage, almost none do outside of museums and the very best collections. Values are there for pretty much divided between how much of the original item exists and how much is restored. I know several dealers in antiquities in London who specialize in ceramics from Muslim lands. The market for these things is exceptionally strong with many new museums and collectors hoping to build collections. I know you said &quot;Most museums can&#039;t pay the price rich collectors pay&quot; but Islamic ceramics are an exception with no limit to how deep some pockets are. No offense intended but I would heavily suggest the owner not sell it outside of a good auction house with the right attribute if they decide not to keep it.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>If anyone wants to learn more I can recommend </p><p><font size="6"><b>Ceramics from Islamic Lands</b></font> by Oliver Watson as a book.It catalogues the al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait and is part sponsored hence the low price for such a huge book.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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