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A Mamluk brass basin with composite blazon, Egypt or Syria, 15th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- brass
- 12cm. height.
- 34cm. diam.
the shallow rounded body with faceted sides leading to hammered lower ridge, decorated with four roundels, two containing blazons, and two inscriptive cartouches between a dense foliate ground, the underside decorated ensuite
Condition
In fairly good, base rubbed, various knocks and abrasions, oxidisation to interior, 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
‘For the Shaykh, the Learned Imam, the Learned. For the Shaykh, the Learned Imam, the Worshipper [of God]’
‘For the Shaykh, the Learned Imam, the Learned. For the Shaykh, the Learned Imam, the Worshipper [of God]’