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A Timurid or early Ottoman tinned copper goblet (mashrabe), Central Asia or Eastern Anatolia, late 15th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- tinned copper
of squat globular form, engraved with floral entwining scrolls with lotus buds and split-palmettes on a hatched ground, ownership inscription to underside
Condition
In general good condition, the surface rubbed with resulting discoloration, few minor knocks and scratches, hairline crack near base with old repair, 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
Under the base:
'Its owner Aqa Mahmud Ibn Shahi'
The spherical shape of this jug, resting on a ring-foot, is archetypal of copper work of this type from the late Timurid/early Ottoman period. Aqa Mahmud is most probably the son of the poet Aqa Malik Sabzavari, pen-named Shahi (d.1453) who worked as a poet and calligrapher at the court of the Timurid Prince Baysunghur in Herat. See Melikian Chirvani 1982, pp.231-59, and p.267 for a similar jug.
Under the base:
'Its owner Aqa Mahmud Ibn Shahi'
The spherical shape of this jug, resting on a ring-foot, is archetypal of copper work of this type from the late Timurid/early Ottoman period. Aqa Mahmud is most probably the son of the poet Aqa Malik Sabzavari, pen-named Shahi (d.1453) who worked as a poet and calligrapher at the court of the Timurid Prince Baysunghur in Herat. See Melikian Chirvani 1982, pp.231-59, and p.267 for a similar jug.