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A Qajar brass magic bowl, Persia, dated 921 AH/1804-5 AD
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- brass
the centre with a raised domical boss, incised throughout with cartouches containing calligraphy, the exterior with the twelve zodiacal symbols and calligraphic bands, incised with maker's name and dated to underside of foot
Condition
The rim with one drill hole, possibly for hanging, the central boss also with a drill hole, some minor patches of oxidisation particularly to exterior, 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
Quotations from the Qur’an, including: Chapters II (al-Baraqah), verses 255 and 256; CIX (al-Kafirun), CXI-CXIV (al-Nasr, al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and al-Nas); invocations to God; nada ‘ali quatrain; Shi’i shahada including Adam, Moses and Jesus and the call to God to bless ‘The Fourteen Innocents’
Dated as: sana 9121 [i.e. 1219] ‘Year 1219' (1804-05 AD)
An owner’s name incised inside the base as: ‘Its owner Karbala’i Sha’ban 921’.
Quotations from the Qur’an, including: Chapters II (al-Baraqah), verses 255 and 256; CIX (al-Kafirun), CXI-CXIV (al-Nasr, al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and al-Nas); invocations to God; nada ‘ali quatrain; Shi’i shahada including Adam, Moses and Jesus and the call to God to bless ‘The Fourteen Innocents’
Dated as: sana 9121 [i.e. 1219] ‘Year 1219' (1804-05 AD)
An owner’s name incised inside the base as: ‘Its owner Karbala’i Sha’ban 921’.