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An Abbasid Silk and Linen tiraz textile fragment, Egypt, dated 293 AH/905-6 AD
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- textile - linnen and silk, mounted on canvas
composed of beige linen warp and weft threads, with a fine dark red silk inscription running across the centre, mounted on canvas
Condition
Fragmentary, some losses to textile and stains associated with age and use, inscription bright, with some sections missing, 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 tiraz was made in Misr under the Abbasid Caliph al-Muktafi by Muhammad ... and is dated [2]93 (905-06).
The tiraz was made in Misr under the Abbasid Caliph al-Muktafi by Muhammad ... and is dated [2]93 (905-06).