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A large Sultanate bronze ewer and cover, India, 16th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Bronze
the globular body on a narrow splayed foot, with a thin, waisted neck everted at the rim, hinged domed cover with bird finial, the ridged curved handle with a tiger's head terminal also found on the spout, incised with bands of petals around the foot, shoulder, neck and cover
Provenance
Hashem Khosrovani Collection, Sotheby's London, 16 October 1997, lot 27
Exhibited
Treasures of Islam, Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva, 1985
Literature
Geneva 1985, p.283, no.294
Zebrowski 1997, plate 169
Zebrowski 1997, plate 169
Condition
In good condition, some dents to body and light scratches, the metal slightly oxidised with some discolorations, 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."