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A small Deccani tinned copper bowl inscribed with the name of the mother of Ali Adil Shah II, Bijapur, India, 1656-1672
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Bronze
- 3 1/4 x 1 7/8 inches
the squat body with waisted neck everted at the rim, with chased decoration heightened with black, the body with a broad band of paired split palmettes forming an interweaving design above a register of lappets with trefoil terminals, the neck with one long and one short cartouche of cursive calligraphy between borders of a key fret pattern
Condition
surface patination, some traces of pigment, overall good conditon, 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
The call to God to bless 'The Fourteen Innocents' and the owner's name:
haji pari (?)-sahib walida-ye 'ali 'adilshah-e ghazi
'Haji Pari (?)-Sahib mother of Ali Adilshah, the Conqueror'
There are two Deccani rulers of Bijapur with the name Ali: Ali I (965-87/1558-79) and Ali II (1066-83/1656-72). The form and style of the bowl suggests that the reference in this inscription refers to the latter during whose reign war first broke out with the Mughals.