Lot 329
- 329
A Timurid tinned-copper dish, probably Khurasan, Persia, circa 1500
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- tinned copper
shallow dish with rounded edges, engraved with calligraphic cartouches along the sides, the central square panel containing a geometric design with stylised cloud-bands in the interstices
Condition
In generally good condition, some rubbing to surface, notably in centre with resulting discoloration, few minor patches of oxidisation, underside scratched, 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
Persian benedictory couplets from Sa’di’s Bustan, Firdawsi’s Shahnameh and Daqiqi.
For a dated piece with the same couplets (not in the same sequence), see Melikian-Chirvani 1982, p.252, and for the same sequence of couplets see p.257. An almost identical dish, most probably from the same workshop and attributed to Khurasan and dated 1496-97, is in the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg (Komaroff 1992, pp.195-6, no.19), and a related dish sold in these rooms 22 April 2015, lot 32.
Persian benedictory couplets from Sa’di’s Bustan, Firdawsi’s Shahnameh and Daqiqi.
For a dated piece with the same couplets (not in the same sequence), see Melikian-Chirvani 1982, p.252, and for the same sequence of couplets see p.257. An almost identical dish, most probably from the same workshop and attributed to Khurasan and dated 1496-97, is in the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg (Komaroff 1992, pp.195-6, no.19), and a related dish sold in these rooms 22 April 2015, lot 32.