Enameled Syryan copper basin
Title: Enameled Syryan copper basin
Maker: Sarraf family
Origin: Damascus, Syria
Date/Period: 19th century
Materials: Enameled copper
Size:27 (diam)x17(H) cm.
Description: Absolutely rare and fascinating piece. The greatest specialist and collector of Syrian metal art, Dr. Touma, identifies these enameled copper as having been a Syrian Christian family - the Sarraf family, the only artisans responsible for creating them. "There was a Christian family, the Sarraf family, who started this art and, unfortunately, stopped after their dead.In Damascus they had it for a period of 30 years that was the Sarraf seniors, the son and then their assistant, who was a Muslim, who learned the art and when he died it gone." https://youtu.be/tYKgtLyl8ag In addition to this, the basin depict human figures which makes it a unique and very very rare piece. Birds, floral patterns, men and Arabic calligraphy inscriptions.
Reserve: $600.00
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Location: This item ships from Portugal.
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Condition Report: Excellent for the age. Minor wears with small areas with enamel losses.
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Title: Enameled Syryan copper basin
Maker: Sarraf family
Origin: Damascus, Syria
Date/Period: 19th century
Materials: Enameled copper
Size:27 (diam)x17(H) cm.
Description: Absolutely rare and fascinating piece. The greatest specialist and collector of Syrian metal art, Dr. Touma, identifies these enameled copper as having been a Syrian Christian family - the Sarraf family, the only artisans responsible for creating them. "There was a Christian family, the Sarraf family, who started this art and, unfortunately, stopped after their dead.In Damascus they had it for a period of 30 years that was the Sarraf seniors, the son and then their assistant, who was a Muslim, who learned the art and when he died it gone." https://youtu.be/tYKgtLyl8ag In addition to this, the basin depict human figures which makes it a unique and very very rare piece. Birds, floral patterns, men and Arabic calligraphy inscriptions.
Reserve: $600.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $40.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined Shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Portugal.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided when you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Excellent for the age. Minor wears with small areas with enamel losses.
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