A GROUP OF BRONZE MAMLUK-STYLE DOOR FITTINGS EGYPT OR SYRIA,...
A GROUP OF BRONZE MAMLUK-STYLE DOOR FITTINGS
EGYPT OR SYRIA, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
Comprising four components, the largest of circular form extensively pierced with dense spiral tendril motif and separate pierced centre with geometric motif, another smaller octagonal and filled with geometric motifs, the third of typical spandrel form extensively pierced with spiral tendril motif, the fourth rectangular with engraved kufic inscription, with oxidation and corrosion congruent with age
Large roundel 25 1/8in. (63.7cm.) diam.
Provenance
American Collection, 1980s, from which acquired by the current owner
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A GROUP OF BRONZE MAMLUK-STYLE DOOR FITTINGS
EGYPT OR SYRIA, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
Comprising four components, the largest of circular form extensively pierced with dense spiral tendril motif and separate pierced centre with geometric motif, another smaller octagonal and filled with geometric motifs, the third of typical spandrel form extensively pierced with spiral tendril motif, the fourth rectangular with engraved kufic inscription, with oxidation and corrosion congruent with age
Large roundel 25 1/8in. (63.7cm.) diam.
Provenance
American Collection, 1980s, from which acquired by the current owner