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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.
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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'