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A LARGE SAFAVID ENGRAVED TINNED-COPPER DEEP BOWL, PERSIA, DATED 1078 AH/1667-8 AD |
估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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描述
- brass
- 20.3cm. height; 31cm. max. diam.
of deep hemispherical form with everted rim, on a short foot, engraved around the body with a wide band of entwined split-palmettes and floral scrolls, between thin rows with calligraphic cartouches and animal motifs, abstract palmettes near foot
來源
Private collection, UK, since mid-20th century.
Condition
The interior with discoloration due to oxidisation, some scratches throughout and rubbing revealing tinned copper, 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."
拍品資料及來源
inscriptions
Around the upper band: the nada ‘Ali quatrain and a Persian couplet.
Owner’s name: ‘Shah (?) Agha Baygum’
Around the body, upper cartouches: a Persian quatrain in praise of the basin (badiyah), followed by a Persian benedictory couplet.
Around the body, lower cartouches: a Persian quatrain, followed by a Persian couplet (not fully deciphered).
Under the base: ‘Its owner Muhammad 1078 AH (1667-8 AD)’
A similar form is illustrated in Melikian-Chirvani 1982, pp.330-1, no.151.
Around the upper band: the nada ‘Ali quatrain and a Persian couplet.
Owner’s name: ‘Shah (?) Agha Baygum’
Around the body, upper cartouches: a Persian quatrain in praise of the basin (badiyah), followed by a Persian benedictory couplet.
Around the body, lower cartouches: a Persian quatrain, followed by a Persian couplet (not fully deciphered).
Under the base: ‘Its owner Muhammad 1078 AH (1667-8 AD)’
A similar form is illustrated in Melikian-Chirvani 1982, pp.330-1, no.151.