Arts of the Islamic World
Arts of the Islamic World
A SAFAVID TINNED-COPPER PAIL, PERSIA, LATE 16TH/17TH CENTURY
Auction Closed
October 23, 04:16 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A SAFAVID TINNED-COPPER PAIL, PERSIA, LATE 16TH/17TH CENTURY
of squat baluster form with cast hinged handle, the tinned copper body engraved with entwined split-palmettes under a calligraphic band, the foot with pendant palmette motifs
17.5cm. height; 28cm. with handle
23.5cm. max. diam.
inscriptions
'As my beloved enters the bath, I will get up
I fill my eyes with water and pour it at her feet
For the bathhouse you are a freshly blossomed flower
The golden pail (tas) has become like the Sun, and the handle the New Moon'
Owner’s name, possibly: 'Muhammad Rashid ibn Mir Kalan (?)’