Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 3rd July 2019
Lot 477
An early 16th century Mamluk copper dish
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £950
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Description
An early 16th century Mamluk copper dish, with a lobed rim and inner bands of scrolling leaves and elliptical designs on a geometric diaper ground, the centre decorated with a blazon encircled by naskh calligraphy, the underside with ownership inscriptions, Egypt, c.1500, originally tinned, 42.3cm diameter.
For a similar dish see Sotheby's, London, Arts of the Islamic World, 25th October 2017, lot 142.