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A Mamluk tinned-copper plate dedicated to Emir al-Malik al-Ashraf, Syria or Egypt, 15th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- tinned-copper
- 39.5cm. diam.
of shallow form with flat everted rim on a short foot ring, the engraved decoration featuring a heraldic blazon in the centre surrounded by thuluth inscriptions, the rim with four further inscriptive cartouches between flowerhead and scrolling vegetation
Exhibited
On loan to the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 1998 - present.
Exhibited: La Médecine au Temps des Califes, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 18 November 1996 - 2 March 1997.
Exhibited: La Médecine au Temps des Califes, Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 18 November 1996 - 2 March 1997.
Literature
La Médecine au Temps des Califes, Expo. Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 18 November 1996 - 2 March 1997, p.207, no.136.
Condition
In generally good overall condition, some tinning remaining, crack to centre, abrasions and rubbing to decoration, scratches to underside, 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
On the outer wall, incised:
‘al-Shaykh Ibrahim titled Gulshani endowed this on the needy of the holy-warriors for God’s path. May God accept it from him’
Shaykh Ibrahim is recorded as a Khalvati Sufi, born in Tabriz but moved to Egypt during the reign of Shah Isma’il. After the capture of Egypt by the Ottomans, he was received with respect by Sultan Salim and was given funds for a gathering place (takiah), which was finished in 1523-4. He was invited to Istanbul by Sulayman the Magnificent and returned to Egypt where he died in 1528-9. He wrote in Turkish and Persian and has a mathnavi in the style of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi (ref. Lughat-namah of Dehkhoda under Ibrahim Gulshani).
Measuring capacity given as: ‘Five and a half ratls’
A later owner’s name in tughra form: ‘Ayishah daughter of Salim Salim and dated 1165 AH/1751-2 AD. Another owner’s name, also in tughra form: ‘The needy al-Hajj ‘Ali Mahruq’
On the outer wall, incised:
‘al-Shaykh Ibrahim titled Gulshani endowed this on the needy of the holy-warriors for God’s path. May God accept it from him’
Shaykh Ibrahim is recorded as a Khalvati Sufi, born in Tabriz but moved to Egypt during the reign of Shah Isma’il. After the capture of Egypt by the Ottomans, he was received with respect by Sultan Salim and was given funds for a gathering place (takiah), which was finished in 1523-4. He was invited to Istanbul by Sulayman the Magnificent and returned to Egypt where he died in 1528-9. He wrote in Turkish and Persian and has a mathnavi in the style of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi (ref. Lughat-namah of Dehkhoda under Ibrahim Gulshani).
Measuring capacity given as: ‘Five and a half ratls’
A later owner’s name in tughra form: ‘Ayishah daughter of Salim Salim and dated 1165 AH/1751-2 AD. Another owner’s name, also in tughra form: ‘The needy al-Hajj ‘Ali Mahruq’