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A Qajar inscribed brass magic bowl, Persia, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- brass
the centre with a raised domical boss surrounded by roundels containing sun, moon and four figures, incised throughout with lobed cartouches containing calligraphy, the exterior with the twelve zodiacal symbols within geometric stellar forms, between two calligraphic bands, underside of foot with calligraphic bands
Condition
In generally good condition, some minor nicks to external edge, very minor patches with discoloration, particularly to exterior, the base of foot with small chip, 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
The inscriptions include various quotations from different chapters of the Qur’an: chapters XLVIII (al-Fath), III (Al-‘Imran), CX (al-Nasr) and LXIV (al-Saff), prayers, the nada ‘ali quatrain, invocations to God and the call to God to bless the Prophet and the Twelve Imams.
The inscriptions include various quotations from different chapters of the Qur’an: chapters XLVIII (al-Fath), III (Al-‘Imran), CX (al-Nasr) and LXIV (al-Saff), prayers, the nada ‘ali quatrain, invocations to God and the call to God to bless the Prophet and the Twelve Imams.