ID 1178248
Lot 27 | A GROUP OF BRONZE MAMLUK-STYLE DOOR FITTINGS
Estimate value
£ 12 000 – 18 000
EGYPT OR SYRIA, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY
Comprising four components, the largest of circular form extensively pierced with dense spiral tendril motif and separate pierced centre with geometric motif, another smaller octagonal and filled with geometric motifs, the third of typical spandrel form extensively pierced with spiral tendril motif, the fourth rectangular with engraved kufic inscription, with oxidation and corrosion congruent with age
Large roundel 25 1⁄8in. (63.7cm.) diam.
Provenance
American Collection, 1980s, from which acquired by the current owner
| Applied technique: | Metalwork |
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| Medium: | Bronze |
| Art style: | Mamluk (1250-1517) |
| Place of origin: | Egypt, Africa |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Applied technique: | Metalwork |
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| Medium: | Bronze |
| Art style: | Mamluk (1250-1517) |
| Place of origin: | Egypt, Africa |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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