Fine Works of Art: Islamic, Indian, Chinese and Antiquities

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Lot 69: An Islamic Egyptian Brass Vessel with Calligraphy and...

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This auction ended on 01 July 2025.

Start price: £90

Estimated price: £150 - £200

Buyer's Premium: 22%

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An Islamic Egyptian Brass Vessel with Calligraphy and Figural Motifs.
An engraved Islamic brass vessel from Egypt, featuring an ovoid body rising to a wide cylindrical neck. The surface is densely adorned with intricate Arabic inscriptions in thuluth and kufic script, interspersed with depictions of human figures, camels, and horses within medallions. The body is richly embellished with dense floral and foliate motifs, arranged in symmetrical vases and scrolls. The neck band showcases repeating figural portrait medallions alternating with stylized script cartouches.
H: Approximately 19cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.