Lot 167
- 167
A Fars gold and Silver-Inlaid Bowl, Persia, mid-14th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- brass and silver
of deep rounded form with thick vertical rim, decorated with engraved calligraphic cartouches separated by medallions containing human figures both standing and on horseback, highlighted with silver and gold inlay, the rim, interstices and ground with stylised floral and vegetal motifs, the base with a pattern of pointed trilobed palmettes, the interior with a central star surrounded by fishes, with owner's mark on the base
Condition
In good overall condition. Minor signs of oxidation, especially to the interior. Loss of silver inlay.
"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
al-'izz li-mawlana [a]l-sultan [a]l-a'zam malik riqab [a]l-umam[a]l-sultan (sic.) al-salatin (sic.) al-'ar[ab]
"Glory ꩵto our Lord, the mightiest sultan, the one who curbs the necks of nations, the most just sultan of the sultans of the Arabs"
The base inscribed: sahib mohammed ("The owner Mohammed")
A comparable example dated circa 1350-75 is now in the Nuhad Es-Said Collection (see James W. Allan, Islamic Metalwork, London 1982, pp.106-7, no.24).