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A fine silver and copper-inlaid brass inkwell and cover, Southeast Turkey, 13th century
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- brass and silver and copper inlay
the cylindrical body with thick inner rim with calligraphic frieze, the fitted lid with cusped domed finial, also decorated with a silver-inlaid calligraphic frieze between floral medallions, the body featuring a stylised flowerhead design with silver and copper-inlay and red enamel highlights, two hinged handles and hook for attaching, underside with geometric motif
Condition
In overall good condition, the surface rubbed and scratched on underside, some oxidisation, minor dents, one of handles, now hook, possibly a later replacement, 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
Around the lid in cursive:
'Glory and Prosperity and Happiness and Well-being and Favour'
Around the well, in Kufic:
'With Good-fortune ... and Blessing and Wealth and Happiness ... and Happiness'
The main decorative pattern, centred on eight-petalled rosettes, appears on only a small number of outstanding pieces, notably the Florence cup in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Florence 2002, p.126, no.100), a candlestick in the British Museum (Ward 1993, p.92, fig.72), a jug in the David Collection, Copenhagen (inv.no. 48/2002), and another jug in the Nuhad Es-Said Collection (Allan 1982, p.70, no.10).
Two further inkwells, also in the David Collection, inv. nos. 32/1970 and 6/1972, share stylistic features with the present example (illustrated in Copenhagen 2001, pp.306-7, nos.481 and 483).
Around the lid in cursive:
'Glory and Prosperity and Happiness and Well-being and Favour'
Around the well, in Kufic:
'With Good-fortune ... and Blessing and Wealth and Happiness ... and Happiness'
The main decorative pattern, centred on eight-petalled rosettes, appears on only a small number of outstanding pieces, notably the Florence cup in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Florence 2002, p.126, no.100), a candlestick in the British Museum (Ward 1993, p.92, fig.72), a jug in the David Collection, Copenhagen (inv.no. 48/2002), and another jug in the Nuhad Es-Said Collection (Allan 1982, p.70, no.10).
Two further inkwells, also in the David Collection, inv. nos. 32/1970 and 6/1972, share stylistic features with the present example (illustrated in Copenhagen 2001, pp.306-7, nos.481 and 483).