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Poire à poudre, Kabyle, Maroc
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Poire à poudre, Kabyle
- haut. 29 cm
- 11 1/2 in
en forme de gourde, une face bombée, l'autre plate, munie de deux anses percées d'un trou de supension. La face bombée est gravée de motifs d'arabesques et de rosaces soulignés de fils de laiton torsadés et rivetés de clous, le long col recouvert d'une plaque de laiton martelée et gravée. Belle patine d'usage.
Elle servait à conserver et à transporter la poudre des armes à feu, introduites dès le XVIe siècle en Afrique du Nord.
Elle servait à conserver et à transporter la poudre des armes à feu, introduites dès le XVIe siècle en Afrique du Nord.
Exhibited
African Forms, NY, Dav., San Diego, et Mt. H., 2001 - 2003
Literature
Ginzberg, 2000 : 64
Condition
Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Scratches to the metallic leaf on the neck. Lacking a stopper. Nice patina of use.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.