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A Timurid or Deccani engraved bowl and cover, Persia or India, circa 1500
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Brass
- 25cm max diam
of deep rounded form with fitted cover and central everted handle, body decorated with calligraphic cartouches around the rim surmounting floral decoration within geometric interlocking designs, lid with further calligraphic cartouches decorated ensuite
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, decoration slightly rubbed, surface discolored and waxed, 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
In the cartouches on the lid:
‘May you be in the World, as long as the World exists
May you be protected from evil creatures.
O the owner of the bowl! may you forget [all] sorrows
May you embrace all your wishes.
To its owner, Happiness and Well-being.
Its owner, Shah Husayn Ibn Mugharrib (?) ‘Ali’
In the cartouches around the body:
‘May your world be to your wishes and heaven your companion,
May the Creator of the World be your Protector.
May all your affairs be to your wishes
May the Lord be your Protector.
May happiness be close and wealth.
Its owner, Shah Husayn IbnMugharrib (?) ‘Ali’
For pieces with similar texts see Melikian Chirvani 1982, cats.110, 115, 126 and 134.
In the cartouches on the lid:
‘May you be in the World, as long as the World exists
May you be protected from evil creatures.
O the owner of the bowl! may you forget [all] sorrows
May you embrace all your wishes.
To its owner, Happiness and Well-being.
Its owner, Shah Husayn Ibn Mugharrib (?) ‘Ali’
In the cartouches around the body:
‘May your world be to your wishes and heaven your companion,
May the Creator of the World be your Protector.
May all your affairs be to your wishes
May the Lord be your Protector.
May happiness be close and wealth.
Its owner, Shah Husayn IbnMugharrib (?) ‘Ali’
For pieces with similar texts see Melikian Chirvani 1982, cats.110, 115, 126 and 134.