13th C. Islamic Mamluk Bronze Dish Felines Kufic Script
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Near East, Medieval Islamic Period, Mamluk, ca. mid-13th to early 16th century CE. A substantial fragment from a gorgeous bronze dish, extensively engraved with ornate scrolling motifs of foliage, felines, and Kufic script - perhaps spelling out a Quranic verse! Gorgeous layers of russet and seafoam green patina envelop the piece, highlighting its beautiful decoration and imbuing it with elegant presentation evocative of the ancient Mamluk Sultanate! Size: 11.9" L x 6.6" W (30.2 cm x 16.8 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Timeline Auctions, London, United Kingdom, Lot 1237, December 2, 2021; ex-private London, England collection; ex-London, England gallery, acquired in the 1990s
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#174321
Artemis Gallery is donating 100% of the Buyer's Premium from all lots sold in this auction to COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE. Each $1.00 donated = 3 meals!
Near East, Medieval Islamic Period, Mamluk, ca. mid-13th to early 16th century CE. A substantial fragment from a gorgeous bronze dish, extensively engraved with ornate scrolling motifs of foliage, felines, and Kufic script - perhaps spelling out a Quranic verse! Gorgeous layers of russet and seafoam green patina envelop the piece, highlighting its beautiful decoration and imbuing it with elegant presentation evocative of the ancient Mamluk Sultanate! Size: 11.9" L x 6.6" W (30.2 cm x 16.8 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Timeline Auctions, London, United Kingdom, Lot 1237, December 2, 2021; ex-private London, England collection; ex-London, England gallery, acquired in the 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174321
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Fragment of a larger piece with a few stable fissures extending from periphery, all commensurate with age. Great preservation of engraved decoration and lovely patina throughout.
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13th C. Islamic Mamluk Bronze Dish Felines Kufic Script
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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