28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A MONUMENTAL ENGRAVED AND CHASED SILVER ALLOY MALAY TRAY WITH STAR-SHAPED RIM
Sumatra, Indonesia, South East Asia, dated 1235 AH (1819 AD)
A MONUMENTAL ENGRAVED AND CHASED SILVER ALLOY TRAY WITH STAR-SHAPED RIM
Sumatra, Indonesia, South East Asia, dated 1235 AH (1819 AD)
Of typical circular shape, resting on a flat base, with gently curved and ribbed cavetto, and an everted, star-shaped rim, the interior engraved with a central roundel in-filled with a calligraphic inscription in Jawi script with Arabic alphabet and numerals, the style of the script reminiscent of West Sumatran creations by Minangkabau people, and concentric circles with typical Malay silver alloys motifs like scrolling vines, chequered backgrounds, starry beadings, and lush foliage.
75.5cm diam.
Jawi inscription:
داتوك افغ! ليما كادنغ كوتو نن توجو. لوحق تانه داتر سنة ١٢٣٥
Datuk Afgha (?), Lima Kadangh Kutu Nan Tujuah. Luhaq Tanah Datar, sanat 1235 (AH)
Datuk Afgha (possibly the name of the owner, datuk being an honorific title usually given to elder chiefs), in Lima Gadang (the name of an area in West Sumatra), Koto Nan Tujuah (village name), and the clan name Luhak Tanah Datar, typical of the Minangkabau people in Western Sumatra, the year 1235 AH.
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
A MONUMENTAL ENGRAVED AND CHASED SILVER ALLOY TRAY WITH STAR-SHAPED RIM
Sumatra, Indonesia, South East Asia, dated 1235 AH (1819 AD)
Of typical circular shape, resting on a flat base, with gently curved and ribbed cavetto, and an everted, star-shaped rim, the interior engraved with a central roundel in-filled with a calligraphic inscription in Jawi script with Arabic alphabet and numerals, the style of the script reminiscent of West Sumatran creations by Minangkabau people, and concentric circles with typical Malay silver alloys motifs like scrolling vines, chequered backgrounds, starry beadings, and lush foliage.
75.5cm diam.
Jawi inscription:
داتوك افغ! ليما كادنغ كوتو نن توجو. لوحق تانه داتر سنة ١٢٣٥
Datuk Afgha (?), Lima Kadangh Kutu Nan Tujuah. Luhaq Tanah Datar, sanat 1235 (AH)
Datuk Afgha (possibly the name of the owner, datuk being an honorific title usually given to elder chiefs), in Lima Gadang (the name of an area in West Sumatra), Koto Nan Tujuah (village name), and the clan name Luhak Tanah Datar, typical of the Minangkabau people in Western Sumatra, the year 1235 AH.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 28th Oct, 2024
Following the success of our inaugural sale earlier this June, our Islamic and Indian Art department is pleased to present their upcoming auction, Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, which is now live on our website. The auction is taking place on Monday 28th October and features a curated selection of over 200 artworks showcasing the mesmerising artistic variety and kaleidoscopic cultural heritage of these distant lands. From the Mediterranean shores, Near and Middle East, the Iranian plateau, all the way to Central and South Asia, the lots in the sale cover a span of over ten centuries of outstanding artistic achievements.
For any specific query, please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Department, Beatrice Campi at beatrice@azcaauctions.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Viewing
Viewing will take place at the following address:
Azca Auctions
188R Hammersmith Road
London, W6 7DJ
Viewing Times:
Saturday 19th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 20th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Monday 21st Oct- 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 22nd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 23rd Oct - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 24th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Friday 25th Oct - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 26th Oct - 11am - 4pm
Sunday 27th Oct - 11am - 4pm
The sale will take place on Monday October 28th at 12pm GMT (London)
