AN EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT ALMOHAD OR NASRID PYXIS, SPAIN, 12TH/13TH CENTURY
AN EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT ALMOHAD OR NASRID PYXIS, SPAIN, 12TH/13TH CENTURY
the hardwood (possibly walnut) octagonal body and lid overlaid with natural and blue-stained bone, the main fields of the body decorated with openwork ivory plaques with cross-and-star design and triangular patterned borders and micro-mosaic borders of chequered lozenges and ‘dentated merlons’, the base with an eight-pointed star, copper hinges and part of lock, lock-plate missing, circular copper plaques with ‘eyes’ on the body and lid, possibly originally threading with a cord
11.5 by 13.3 by 12.4cm.
Condition Report:
The overall design visible, with some wear to surface, notably small chips to wood on lid and associated missing ivory inlay and certosina, further nicks and small chips to rest of body, sections of the openwork ivory plaques with cross-and-star design with minor sections missing or breaks in design and slight warping, the underneath with scratches and small chips, interior revealing small part with old woodworm damage, discoloration in wood, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Acquired in the 1970s from the collection of the late Dr. Zia Sofu (1918-94).
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AN EXTREMELY RARE AND IMPORTANT ALMOHAD OR NASRID PYXIS, SPAIN, 12TH/13TH CENTURY
the hardwood (possibly walnut) octagonal body and lid overlaid with natural and blue-stained bone, the main fields of the body decorated with openwork ivory plaques with cross-and-star design and triangular patterned borders and micro-mosaic borders of chequered lozenges and ‘dentated merlons’, the base with an eight-pointed star, copper hinges and part of lock, lock-plate missing, circular copper plaques with ‘eyes’ on the body and lid, possibly originally threading with a cord
11.5 by 13.3 by 12.4cm.
Condition Report:
The overall design visible, with some wear to surface, notably small chips to wood on lid and associated missing ivory inlay and certosina, further nicks and small chips to rest of body, sections of the openwork ivory plaques with cross-and-star design with minor sections missing or breaks in design and slight warping, the underneath with scratches and small chips, interior revealing small part with old woodworm damage, discoloration in wood, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Acquired in the 1970s from the collection of the late Dr. Zia Sofu (1918-94).
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