- 130
A butcher's sharpening tool and chain, Persia or Deccan, 17th/18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- steel
the chain composed of interlocking steel hooks with rings and dragon-head terminals, the sharpening implement with grooved and incised calligraphic inscription to one edge
Condition
In general good condition, some erosion to surface consistent with age and use, 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 Muhammad and the 12 Imams
Signed: 'Work of 'Ali [son of] Ibrahim'
The present butcher's implement appears to have been influenced from various artistic models. Whereas the dragon head finials recall Timurid forms, the stacked rings are reminiscent of Indian huqqa bases. For more on butcher's implements, see J. Allan and B. Gilmour, Persian Steel: The Tanavoli Collection, Oxford University Press, 2000, fig.I.3, pp.328-330.
The call to God to bless Muhammad and the 12 Imams
Signed: 'Work of 'Ali [son of] Ibrahim'
The present butcher's implement appears to have been influenced from various artistic models. Whereas the dragon head finials recall Timurid forms, the stacked rings are reminiscent of Indian huqqa bases. For more on butcher's implements, see J. Allan and B. Gilmour, Persian Steel: The Tanavoli Collection, Oxford University Press, 2000, fig.I.3, pp.328-330.