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A fine small Fars gold and silver-inlaid brass bowl, Persia, 14th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- gold and silver-inlaid brass
- 18cm. diam.
of rounded form leading to an inverted rim, finely decorated with alternating cartouches of ducks and calligraphy to shoulder, main wide central band with eight figural roundels dispersed by inscriptive cartouches set against a geometric ground, vegetal and floral motifs below, interior well with shoal of fish encircling stellar motif
Condition
In good condition, body and base rubbed, small dents and abrasions consistent with age, silver and gold inlay largely lost, 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
Around the rim:
'Glory and Prosperity and [God’s] Grace and Eminence and Favour and Honour, Wealth … life to its owner Glory and Long-life and Generosity and Praise’
In the cartouches around the body:
‘Glory and Long-life, Honour and Praise and Praise and Liberality and Generosity and …. Elevation, Elevation … and Liberality and Generosity and Purity … Glory and Prosperity and [God’s] Grace and Eminence and Favour’
Around the rim:
'Glory and Prosperity and [God’s] Grace and Eminence and Favour and Honour, Wealth … life to its owner Glory and Long-life and Generosity and Praise’
In the cartouches around the body:
‘Glory and Long-life, Honour and Praise and Praise and Liberality and Generosity and …. Elevation, Elevation … and Liberality and Generosity and Purity … Glory and Prosperity and [God’s] Grace and Eminence and Favour’