ID 932189
Lot 20 | A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER IN THE FORM OF A FELINE
Valeur estimée
£ 50 000 – 70 000
KHORASAN, NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH CENTURY
The animal in an alert position, slightly leaning on its back legs, the body, neck and legs pierced with an overall pattern of elegant interlace design, the hinged head and neck of pronounced form, slight corrosion, tail lacking
10in. (25.3cm.) high
Provenance
UK trade by 1993 from where acquired by present owner
Special notice
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.
| Technique appliquée: | Construction métallique |
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| Matériel: | Bronce |
| Époque historique: | Dynastie seldjoukide |
| Lieu d'origine: | Iran, Asie |
| Catégorie maison de vente aux enchères: | Tous les autres types d'objets, Objets religieux |
| Technique appliquée: | Construction métallique |
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| Matériel: | Bronce |
| Époque historique: | Dynastie seldjoukide |
| Lieu d'origine: | Iran, Asie |
| Catégorie maison de vente aux enchères: | Tous les autres types d'objets, Objets religieux |
| Adresse de l'enchère |
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