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A Timurid silver-inlaid tankard, Herat, late 15th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- brass
- 13cm. height.
- 13cm. diam.
of globular form with cylindrical, slightly everted neck, composed of a low grade silver, carved throughout with a dense vegetal ground inlaid with silver, centre section with a band containing six naskh inscriptive cartouches, underside with scrolling flowers, handle missing
Condition
In fair overall condition, handle missing, small crack to rim edge and shoulder, design heavily rubbed, 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
Similar tankards, one signed 'Abdul-Khalil Qutbuddin, are in the Keir Collection (Fehervari 1980, p.117, nos.145 and 146). For further similar tankards, see Allan 1982, no.25; Lentz and Lowry 1989, p.161, no.57, p.190, no.88, p.206, nos.109-10, p.273, nos.151-2; Melikian-Chirvani 1982, no.123.