A SAFAVID PIERCED STEEL PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM) Iran, dated 1088 AH (1677)
A SAFAVID PIERCED STEEL PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM)
Iran, dated 1088 AH (1677)
Of typical drop-like shape, with flaring spikes at the top, two dragons' heads fitted to the sides, standing on a tapering cylindrical shaft with compressed globular spacer, the main panel pierced with spiralling vegetal tendrils around the names of Allah, Muhammad, 'Ali and Fatima, the central panel highlighted by a brass frame with openwork palmette decoration to the top, 64cm high.
For a similar example, please see Christie's London, 11 October 2005, lot 116.
64cm high
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A SAFAVID PIERCED STEEL PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM)
Iran, dated 1088 AH (1677)
Of typical drop-like shape, with flaring spikes at the top, two dragons' heads fitted to the sides, standing on a tapering cylindrical shaft with compressed globular spacer, the main panel pierced with spiralling vegetal tendrils around the names of Allah, Muhammad, 'Ali and Fatima, the central panel highlighted by a brass frame with openwork palmette decoration to the top, 64cm high.
For a similar example, please see Christie's London, 11 October 2005, lot 116.
64cm high
Sold for £4,250
Includes Buyer's Premium
Sale price
Time, Location
Auction House
