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An Ilkhanid or Timurid gold-inlaid bronze mirror, Persia, 14th/15th century
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold-inlaid bronze
the handle of cylindrical shape fixed to the mirror with two nails, the circular mirror featuring a central roundel with floral motifs, topped by six calligraphic cartouches within two circular caligraphic bands surrounding the cartouches from each side, one pierced opening on the top edge of the mirror
Condition
pitting and inlaid-gold loss across the motifs and scriptures, 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
In the border: Call to God to bless ‘The Fourteen Innocents’ followed by an undeciphered text.
In the middle cartouches: al-‘izz ‘Glory’ and al-‘azam ‘the most Great’
In the inner band, what can possibly be read as:
‘Made for Mahmud Shah bin … Yusif … engraver …. Ibn …. the Shirazi engraver’
In the border: Call to God to bless ‘The Fourteen Innocents’ followed by an undeciphered text.
In the middle cartouches: al-‘izz ‘Glory’ and al-‘azam ‘the most Great’
In the inner band, what can possibly be read as:
‘Made for Mahmud Shah bin … Yusif … engraver …. Ibn …. the Shirazi engraver’