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

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

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 93. A large gold and silver-inlaid brass Mamluk revival box (sunduq), Egypt or Syria, late 19th century.

A large gold and silver-inlaid brass Mamluk revival box (sunduq), Egypt or Syria, late 19th century

Auction Closed

April 26, 01:36 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the body decorated with silver gilt thuluth and Kufic inscriptions on a swirling vegetal and geometrical ground within foliate borders and small studs, the cover opening on eight small wooden compartments and hinged to a front flap, the inside with seven drawers and one central door-shaped closet, on four small feet


53.5cm. width; 38.5cm. depth; 50cm. height

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