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A Fars silver-inlaid brass bowl, Persia, 14th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-inlaid brass
- 24cm. diam.
of rounded form leading to an inverted rim, decorated with alternating figural and calligraphic roundels within vegetal grounds against a geometric design, underside with a thick weave of vegetation, interior well with shoal of fish encircling a stellar motif
Provenance
Ex-collection Edmond Guerin
Condition
In good overall condition, most of the original silver inlay lost, some rubbing to base and interior with patches of oxidisation, small repair to lower body, 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
‘Glory to our Lord, the most great Sultan, the master who curbs nations, the most just of [all] Sultans of the Arabs and non-Arabs, the Learned Sultan …’
In Kufic:
‘Glory and …. Gratitude and Well-being …. Gratitude’
For a similar piece, see Melikian-Chirvani 1982, pp.213-4, cat.no.98.
‘Glory to our Lord, the most great Sultan, the master who curbs nations, the most just of [all] Sultans of the Arabs and non-Arabs, the Learned Sultan …’
In Kufic:
‘Glory and …. Gratitude and Well-being …. Gratitude’
For a similar piece, see Melikian-Chirvani 1982, pp.213-4, cat.no.98.