Lot 53
  • 53

A TALISMANIC BATTLE STANDARD, PERSIA, CIRCA 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 206 by 139cm.
Arabic and Persian manuscript on cotton, fixed to a wood stretcher

Condition

In good condition, stains and wear to the textile but the text overall still legible, minor holes, the bottom cropped, 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."

Catalogue Note

The text contains various surahs of the Qur’an, attributes of God; invocations to God and numerous prayers. An inscription in nasta’liq states that "the owner of this prayer is Baqir Khan Qajar, son of the deceased Haji Husayn-‘ali Khan Taj Bakhsh, born of Ziba Khanom". The Taj Bakhshs belonged to the Davallu branch of the Qajar tribe.