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A large Zand or Qajar tinned-copper deep basin, Persia, 18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Tinned-copper
- 21.5cm. height
- 36cm. diam.
of deep rounded form with tall straight sides on a short foot, inscriptive band beneath rim in large nasta'liq script including owner's inscription 'Sahib Mohammed Saleh', various other bands beneath filled with vegetal and large boteh designs
Condition
In overall good condition, couple of minor knocks, the surface rubbed with resulting losses of tinning, some oxidisation to interior, 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
Oh Lord, may your benediction ascend on al-Mustafa Muhammad and al-Murtada 'Ali and the Virgin Fatima (and) the twins al-Hassan and al-Hussein and divine benediction on... and Zayn al-'Itad 'Ali and al-Baker Muhammad and al-Sadiq Ga'far and al-Kazem al-Musa and al-Rida 'Ali Muhammad Taqi, 'Ali-l-Naqi, al-Hasan al-'Askari and the Imam al-Mahdi the Guide, Lord of all time'
Inside the medallion at the centre of the calligraphic frieze:
Sahibihi Muhammad Saleh
'The proprietor is Muhammad Saleh'
For a bowl of similar form and engraved decoration, see Melikian-Chirvani 1982, pp.334-5, no.154, attributed to the second half of the seventeenth century.
Oh Lord, may your benediction ascend on al-Mustafa Muhammad and al-Murtada 'Ali and the Virgin Fatima (and) the twins al-Hassan and al-Hussein and divine benediction on... and Zayn al-'Itad 'Ali and al-Baker Muhammad and al-Sadiq Ga'far and al-Kazem al-Musa and al-Rida 'Ali Muhammad Taqi, 'Ali-l-Naqi, al-Hasan al-'Askari and the Imam al-Mahdi the Guide, Lord of all time'
Inside the medallion at the centre of the calligraphic frieze:
Sahibihi Muhammad Saleh
'The proprietor is Muhammad Saleh'
For a bowl of similar form and engraved decoration, see Melikian-Chirvani 1982, pp.334-5, no.154, attributed to the second half of the seventeenth century.