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Tungku Isma'il
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- A Calligraphic Embroidered Textile Panel in Square Kufic Script
- 20th Century
- gold thread on cotton
Condition
In very good overall condition, one or two stray threads, otherwise gold bright, 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
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Qur'an, surah al-baqarah (II), verse 255 (ayat al-kursi)
The present textile was designed by Tungku Isma'il, a prince of the Kelanton Royal Family of North Malaysia. He can be credited with saving the failing 'songkit' weaving industry of Terengganu and Kelanton. He provided lessons and material to the women weavers of the two states to re-start the hand loom industry. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the main centre of songkit weaving was in Palemband in Sumatra, in which the finest pieces employed the use of gold thread. The present piece was commissioned by the prince as an exercise for the Kelantanese and Terengganu weavers.