Lot 183
- 183
A Large Mamluk brass basin with monumental inscription, Egypt or Syria, 14th/15th century
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Brass
of deep rounded form, with a wide inscriptive band engraved around the rim in large thuluth script, interspersed by medallions depicting floral motifs with a central fleur de lis or floret, a lower band of scrolls with downward pointing slender palmettes
Condition
In good overall condition, some light abrasions and a few knocks, inlay missing apart from one tiny trace, 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
'izz li-mawlana al-malik al-'alimi a / al-'amili al-maliki al-ghazi al-'a / al-kamili al-kafili al-malik (sic.) al-'ali / al-'amil (sic.) al-maliki al-'ali a [l-a]mir al-maliki
'Glory to our Lord, the King, the learned, the Diligent, the Possessor, the Holy warrior, the Perfect, the Viceroy, the Possessor, the High, thౠe Diligent, the Poss🌄essor, the High, the Commander of the king'