Lot 178
- 178
A Large Mamluk brass basin made in Damascus for the qadi Salah al-Din Muhadhdhab bin Yahya bin Muhammad al-Ta'i, Syria, 14th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Brass
of shallow rounded form with an almost flat base, the exterior sides engraved with three inscriptions in large thuluth script, with traces of silver inlay
Condition
In reasonably good overall condition, some knocks and abrasions, inlay mostly gone, but a few small areas remain, minor repair to one of the inscriptions, 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
'umila bi-dimashq bi-rasm al-qadi al-ajall / al-fadil al-tahir salah al-din / muhadhdhab bin yahya bin muhammad al-ta'i dama sa'dahu
'It was made in Damascus for the most 🍎excellent Judge, the Distinguished, the Pure Salah al-Din Muhadhdhab ('Refined') bin Yahya bin Muha🅠mmad al-Ta'i, may his good-fortune be everlasting'