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A small Mamluk tinned-copper bowl in the name of Saif al-din Qansuh al-Yahyawi, Egypt or Syria, 15th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- tinned-copper
- 11.5cm max diam.
of shallow conical form on a short foot, decorated with two calligraphic cartouches on a hatched ground and two heraldic blazons, surmounted by four further inscriptions
Condition
In good overall condition, tinning slightly rubbed, minor abrasions, 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
In naskh: Birasm al maqar al-Amiri al-'Ali al-Mawlawi al-Saifi Qawsuh al-Yahyawi Kafel al-Maulakah al-Halabiyah 'Azza nasruhu
Mayer notes that S. Qansuh al-Yahyawi was originally a Mamluk of Jaqmaq, appointed Governor of Alexandria, Safad, Tripoli in 1468 and Aleppo in 1479. He became Viceroy of Syria in 1480. After being taken prisoner by Ya'qub Beg b. Hasan, he was again appointed Viceroy of Syria in 1487, passing away ten years later, in 1497 (Mayer 1933, p.180).
In naskh: Birasm al maqar al-Amiri al-'Ali al-Mawlawi al-Saifi Qawsuh al-Yahyawi Kafel al-Maulakah al-Halabiyah 'Azza nasruhu
Mayer notes that S. Qansuh al-Yahyawi was originally a Mamluk of Jaqmaq, appointed Governor of Alexandria, Safad, Tripoli in 1468 and Aleppo in 1479. He became Viceroy of Syria in 1480. After being taken prisoner by Ya'qub Beg b. Hasan, he was again appointed Viceroy of Syria in 1487, passing away ten years later, in 1497 (Mayer 1933, p.180).