A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL KASHKUL SIGNED HAJI 'ABBAS, IRAN, LAT...
A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL KASHKUL
SIGNED HAJI 'ABBAS, IRAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of 'coco-de-mer' form, with an inscriptional band arranged in cartouches around the sides, gold damascened interstices, the upper surface engraved with scene of dervishes in the wilderness with damascened edging around the opening, a small spout offset to one side, the base uncarved with a gold-damascened cartouche with scrolling pendants, with two gold-damascened suspension hoops attached to the body by swivel-mounts, a chain running through them
9 1⁄8in. (23.3cm.) long
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Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import this type of lot into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
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A QAJAR GOLD-DAMASCENED STEEL KASHKUL
SIGNED HAJI 'ABBAS, IRAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of 'coco-de-mer' form, with an inscriptional band arranged in cartouches around the sides, gold damascened interstices, the upper surface engraved with scene of dervishes in the wilderness with damascened edging around the opening, a small spout offset to one side, the base uncarved with a gold-damascened cartouche with scrolling pendants, with two gold-damascened suspension hoops attached to the body by swivel-mounts, a chain running through them
9 1⁄8in. (23.3cm.) long
Provenance
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import this type of lot into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
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