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A monumental Khurasan brass ewer, signed by Abu 'Ali, Afghanistan, 12th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silver-inlaid brass
- 38cm. height.
the body of ribbed globular form with cylindrical neck leading to flared spout with hanging ornament, inscriptions to handle, shoulder and body
Exhibited
On loan to the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, 1998-2015
Condition
In fair overall condition, areas of corrosion and pitting, silver-inlay missing, some knocks and abrasions consistent with age, 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
'amal abu Ali - 'Work of abu Ali'
Bi-l-yumn wa-l-yumn...wa-l-barakat....
'Happiness and Happiness and Divine Grace and...'
Comparable ewers in terms of shape and style and attributed to the twelfth century are in the Keir Collection (Fehervari 1976, p.62, no.51), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. N.59.53) and the National Museum of Damascus (inv.no.15381).
'amal abu Ali - 'Work of abu Ali'
Bi-l-yumn wa-l-yumn...wa-l-barakat....
'Happiness and Happiness and Divine Grace and...'
Comparable ewers in terms of shape and style and attributed to the twelfth century are in the Keir Collection (Fehervari 1976, p.62, no.51), the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. N.59.53) and the National Museum of Damascus (inv.no.15381).