Lot 198
- 198
A Safavid Tinned copper bowl, Persia, dated 990 AH/1582-3 AD
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- metal
of deep rounded form with slightly elongated rim, engraved throughout with main body comprising cusped palmettes and arabesques, a band of inscriptions and blank cartouches, the rim decorated with elongated palmettes, interior blank
Condition
overall in good condition considering age. some rubbing and patination, 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
The quatrain is a common one found on many Safavid pieces including two in the Victoria and Albert Museum published by A.S. Melikian-Chirvani, Islamic Metalwork from the Iranian World, 8th-18th centuries, 1982, pp, 293 and 304.
Owner's name as: 'Its owner Sultan Muhammad Ghaznavi'
Dated: 990 AH/1582-3 AD
The quatrain is a common one found on many Safavid pieces including two in the Victoria and Albert Museum published by A.S. Melikian-Chirvani, Islamic Metalwork from the Iranian World, 8th-18th centuries, 1982, pp, 293 and 304.
Owner's name as: 'Its owner Sultan Muhammad Ghaznavi'
Dated: 990 AH/1582-3 AD