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A Qajar Qibla-indicator, Persia, Dated A.H. 1301/A.D. 1883-1884
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
Condition
surface patination, overall good, as viewed
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
Inside the lid:
'amal-e aqa jan kashani fi sana ghsha
"Work of Aqa Jani Kashani in the year ghsha (A.H. 1301/A.D.1883-1884)"
Round the body, instructions on how to use the compass in a Persian quatrain.
On the paper inside: 'Aqa Jani Kashani 1301 (A.D.1883-4)'
The engraving on this piece lacks the elegance of earlier works. In the middle of the top and bottom we find the words "localities, qiblas and directions" (al-bilad, inhiraf and jiha). Data is presented for 48 localities.