A PIERCED-STEEL PROCESSIONAL STANDARD (`ALAM)

Lot 40
31.03.2022 10:30UTC +00:00
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£ 12 600
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Lot 40 | A PIERCED-STEEL PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM)
Estimate value
£ 12 000 – 18 000
A PIERCED-STEEL PROCESSIONAL STANDARD ('ALAM)

SAFAVID IRAN, 17TH OR 18TH CENTURY

Of drop shape with extending upper panel, with openwork scrolling decoration issuing palmettes and flowerheads, the work in the main body with a benedictory inscription in naskh, a ribbed exterior band issuing dragons' heads, cusped base plate, contemporary metal block base

36 1⁄2in. (92.8cm.) high







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The USA prohibits the purchase by US persons of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments. The US sanctions apply to US persons regardless of the location of the transaction or the shipping intentions of the US person. For this reason, Christie’s will not accept bids by US persons on this lot. Non-US persons wishing to import this lot into the USA are advised that they will need to apply for an OFAC licence and that this can take many months to be granted.

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