Lot 332
- 332
An Ilkhanid or Timurid bronze engraved mirror, Persia, 14th/15th century
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bronze
disc-shaped, engraved with six roundels containing interlacing foliate designs crossed by a calligraphic band, surrounded by various organic circular floral ribbons originating from the center and evolving to the exterior edge, inscriptions on the lower section of the reverse, the attached octagonal handle containing a rattle, two pierced openings on either side
Condition
of good condition, some abrasion to surface consistent with age, and some erosion on the bottom right, 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
al-‘izz ‘Glory’ (twice) and al-‘azam ‘the most Great’
On the back:
‘ …. The blessed …. To the Hamzah, son of Musa al-Kazim, peace be upon him … whoever buys it or sells it …. will be [under] God’s curse [1]144 (1731-2)’
This mirror which is attributable to the fourteenth/fifteenth century was probably later endowed to an imam-zadeh in the eighteenth century as indicated by the inscription which must have been added at this date. There are numerous imam-zadehs after Hamzah which are recorded (Torshiz of Kashmar, Shiraz, Sirjan of Kerman, Istakhr of Shiraz, Qom and Rey) and also presently in Qom and Rey.
al-‘izz ‘Glory’ (twice) and al-‘azam ‘the most Great’
On the back:
‘ …. The blessed …. To the Hamzah, son of Musa al-Kazim, peace be upon him … whoever buys it or sells it …. will be [under] God’s curse [1]144 (1731-2)’
This mirror which is attributable to the fourteenth/fifteenth century was probably later endowed to an imam-zadeh in the eighteenth century as indicated by the inscription which must have been added at this date. There are numerous imam-zadehs after Hamzah which are recorded (Torshiz of Kashmar, Shiraz, Sirjan of Kerman, Istakhr of Shiraz, Qom and Rey) and also presently in Qom and Rey.