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A Qajar mother-of-pearl shell engraved with Qur'anic verses, Persia, 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- mother of pearl shell
- 14.3cm. max. diam.
of natural form, engraved with bands of inscriptions radiating from a central roundel, some within arches, in bespoke box
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 5 April 2006, lot 164.
Condition
The mother of pearl surface bright, some natural inclusions, the edge with some chips, some encrustation within natural fold lines, 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
Starting from outer band: Qur’an, chapters II (al-Baqarah), verse 255; XLVIII (al-Fath), verses 1-part of 6; LXVIII (al-Qalam), verses 51-52; CXII (al-Ikhlas); CX (al-Nasr); followed by the call to God to bless the twelve Imams, all of them; LXI (al-Saff), verse 13; XLVIII (al-Fath), a part of verse 5 (a section not deciphered) and the nada ‘Ali quatrain. In the centre, magic letters.
Starting from outer band: Qur’an, chapters II (al-Baqarah), verse 255; XLVIII (al-Fath), verses 1-part of 6; LXVIII (al-Qalam), verses 51-52; CXII (al-Ikhlas); CX (al-Nasr); followed by the call to God to bless the twelve Imams, all of them; LXI (al-Saff), verse 13; XLVIII (al-Fath), a part of verse 5 (a section not deciphered) and the nada ‘Ali quatrain. In the centre, magic letters.