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A Chinese porcelain gilded and enamelled covered bowl with dish made for islamic market, Qianlong period, dated A.H. 1186/ A.D. 1772-3
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
the dish and bowl of rounded form with everted rim and short foot, the cover with narrow foot, decorated with enamelling and gilding, the exterior with cusped cartouches enclosing gold cloudband scrolls against a blue ground, bordered by bands of trellis pattern enclosing floral rosettes, concentric bands of Qur'anic inscriptions to the well of the bowl, cavetto of the dish and exterior of the cover, owner's label on base of dish and bowl
Provenance
ex-collects
ion Leo and Doris Hodroff
Condition
In good overall condition, rim chips to dish, loss to enamelling of dish, rubbings
to gilt inscription in well of bowl, 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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
Dated as: 'the year 1186 (1772-3)'
The lid: Prayers followed by surah al-Baqara (II) 255
The saucer: Prayers
The bowl: Qur'an, surah al-Falaq (CXIII)
There are further examples in Topkapi Saray, Istanbul, Musée Guimet, Paris, and Musée d'art et histoire, Brussels. A similar covered bowl and dish was sold in these rooms on 28 April, 2004, lot 142.