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An Ottoman mother-of-pearl and silver pencase (qubur), Turkey, bearing the tughra of Mehmed V Reshad (r.1909-18)
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Wood, covered with mother-of-pearl and silver
the cylindrical wood body covered with petal-shaped mother-of-pearl pieces each set with a brass pin, with screw on top, silver-mounts, tughra of Sultan Mehmed V Reshad and sah mark to base, the words ayar 90 (i.e. silver with the fineness of 900 parts to one thousand) and the toponym Hijaz
Provenance
Ex-collection Professor Karl Emil Jahn (1906-85), professor of Turkish at Utrecht University
Condition
In general good condition, the mother-of-pearl petals near the lid with some abrasion and consolidation, s
"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
A unique feature of this beautiful qubur is its silver mark, stamped by the Imperial assay office of the Ottoman province of the Hijaz, which marks it out as a true rarity.