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An Umayyad or early Abbasid bronze ewer, Persia, 8th/9th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze
the globular body with incised stylised lotus bud design on the shoulder and tubular neck with en suite decoration between a ribbed band, handle with pomegranate thumb-piece
Condition
The surface with discoloration as a result of patination, with rubbing and remains of gilding, small dents and spots of encrustation as consistent with age and ware, 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
The shape and design of this ewer, comprising a globular body and long tubular neck with incised lotus bud and pomegranate decoration harks to a shared Roman, Byzantine and Sassanian origin. A similar ewer is in the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, Istanbul (Erginsoy 1978, pls.180a-180c, pp.340-341) and another comparable example is in the Keir Collection, attributed to ninth-tenth century Khurasan by Géza Fehérvàri (Fehérvàri 1976, plate 2, 2c, no.5).
An interesting derivation of this model, attributed to the Umayyad period, is the so called Ewer of Marwan II in the Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo (inv. no. 9281).
An interesting derivation of this model, attributed to the Umayyad period, is the so called Ewer of Marwan II in the Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo (inv. no. 9281).