A large Mamluk revival silver and copper inlaid bronze Ewer
Egypt or Syria, 19th/ 20th Century
Egypt or Syria, 19th/ 20th Century
of bulbous multi-faceted form with an octagonal flared foot, the octagonal neck slightly flaring towards the rim, with a hinged pear-shaped lid, the tapering hexagonal spout terminating in a circular grooved finial, the curved handle with a long hexagonal thumb rest, profusely decorated with silver and copper inlay with large medallions containing tughra-style motifs, cyprus trees and floral interlace with three bands of kufic script, the lid with a band of thuluth script
61 cm. high
61 cm. high
Estimate:
£5,000 - 7,000
€5,900 - 8,300
US$ 7,600 - 11,000
€5,900 - 8,300
US$ 7,600 - 11,000
Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art
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