Lot 178
- 178
A large Mamluk tinned-copper dish, Egypt or Syria, 14th/15th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- tinned copper
of shallow circular form, with cusped rim on short foot, the interior decorated with a central blazon ringed by naskh calligraphy surrounded by dense arabesques, exterior with an Armenian inscription
Condition
The copper is rubbed throughout the surface, affecting especially the areas of the rim and the cavetto, slight rubbing of the central blaze and inscription, a break on the rim at approximately 6 o'clock, minor dents consistent with its age, 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
‘One of [the objects] made for al-Sayfi, the secretary (pen-box holder dawadar) of Qansuh, al-Sayfi Yashbak the Amir of arms (silah) and the grand Amir, the dawadar’
Armenian inscription to outer side:
MALI BABAI /ՄԱԼԻ ԲԱԲԱՅ/ (possibly an ownership name)
Although al-Sayfi Yashbak is unidentifiable, there exists a certain Yashbak min al-Mahdi who held the titles Dawadar Kabir and Amir Silah under Sayf al-Din Qaytbay (1468-96 AD) and died during the last ten days of Ramadan 1480 AD) (L. A. Mayer, Saracenic Heraldry, 1999, pp.251-3).
‘One of [the objects] made for al-Sayfi, the secretary (pen-box holder dawadar) of Qansuh, al-Sayfi Yashbak the Amir of arms (silah) and the grand Amir, the dawadar’
Armenian inscription to outer side:
MALI BABAI /ՄԱԼԻ ԲԱԲԱՅ/ (possibly an ownership name)
Although al-Sayfi Yashbak is unidentifiable, there exists a certain Yashbak min al-Mahdi who held the titles Dawadar Kabir and Amir Silah under Sayf al-Din Qaytbay (1468-96 AD) and died during the last ten days of Ramadan 1480 AD) (L. A. Mayer, Saracenic Heraldry, 1999, pp.251-3).