Lot 330
- 330
A Mamluk bronze door knocker, probably Egypt, 14th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Bronze
comprising two sections, the round openwork knocker with pierced central aperture and curved edges, decorated with raised tear-form bosses, with straight hook for hanging, the plate with engraved calligraphic band
Condition
Both in generally good condition, the plate with some traces of oxidisation, the reverse heavily abraded, the door knocker also with some abrasions, notably on section
"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
Mimma ‘umila …[bi-rasm] al-‘ali … [al-ma]lawi al-kabiri qadi al-qudat al-nazir
‘One of what was made for [the Lordly] the High, the Great Judge of [all] judges, the inspector’
For further examples on Mamluk door knockers and the multitude of shapes that they take on, please see the pair in the Khalili Collection, London (inv. no. MTW 1585), the David Collection, Copenhagen (inv. no. 32/1997), the Kuwait National Museum (Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyah), inv. nos. LNS724Ma and LNS724Mb, The Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo, inv. nos unknown (see L.E.M. Mols, Mamluk Metalwork Fittings in Their Artistic and Architectural Context, 2006, Doctoral Thesis, Leiden University, plates 264 and 265).
Mimma ‘umila …[bi-rasm] al-‘ali … [al-ma]lawi al-kabiri qadi al-qudat al-nazir
‘One of what was made for [the Lordly] the High, the Great Judge of [all] judges, the inspector’
For further examples on Mamluk door knockers and the multitude of shapes that they take on, please see the pair in the Khalili Collection, London (inv. no. MTW 1585), the David Collection, Copenhagen (inv. no. 32/1997), the Kuwait National Museum (Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyah), inv. nos. LNS724Ma and LNS724Mb, The Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo, inv. nos unknown (see L.E.M. Mols, Mamluk Metalwork Fittings in Their Artistic and Architectural Context, 2006, Doctoral Thesis, Leiden University, plates 264 and 265).