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An Ottoman silk and metal thread blue-ground calligraphic belt, Egypt, circa 1820-22
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
of rectangular form, the blue silk ground embroidered with silver and silver-gilt threads with a monumental frieze preceded by a coloured ground roundel with radial inscriptions, the border with scrolling tendrils
Condition
Some wear and tear, overall fair to good condition, 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
Qur'an, surat al-baqara, II, 197.
In the roundel, Qur'an, surat al-ikhlas, CXIV.
On the back:
Two Arabic inscriptions in a personal hand in blue and red ink:
tamma wad' hadhihi al-qit'ah al-mubarakah bi-tasarruf ma'ali al-jannab... fi masr al-mahrusah 1236
"The placing of this blessed piece was completed on the order of His Honourable Excellency... in Cairo A.H. 1236/ A.D. 1820".
And another including the date "Shawwal A.H. 1238/ A.D. 1822".