Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

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A Fatimid marble jar stand (kilga), Egypt, 11th/12th century

VAT reduced rateUK: Greenford Park Warehouse

Auction Closed

March 31, 12:40 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

of typical form, standing on four flared and ribbed feet, a rectangular trough with zoomorphic spout above, faceted sides carved with architectural details


32.8 by 52.5 by 38.5cm.

José Felipe de Alcover y Sureda (b.1903), thence by descent.

Sureda was the Director of Political Affairs for the Middle East and Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs. He also served as Consul-General and Ambassador to Rabat. This kilga was acquired when Surena was Ambassador to Cairo between 1958 and 1962.