28th Oct, 2024 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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TWO MOUNTED NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS WITH MAKERS' NAMES
Qajar Iran, dated 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD)
TWO MOUNTED NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS WITH MAKERS' NAMES
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR
Qajar Iran, dated 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD)
Each of oval shape, table-cut, made of red agate and possibly green serpentine, each set in low-grade silver mounts, their central fields inscribed with an overimposed single diagonal line of cursive Persian nasta'liq script reading the respective makers' names, Mohammad Reza and al-Hossein, and the dates 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD).
21.28mm x 16.48mm and 20.38mm high with the mount
19.67mm x 14.08mm and 17.28mm high with the mount
Sold for £86
TWO MOUNTED NOMINAL INTAGLIO SEALS WITH MAKERS' NAMES
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR
Qajar Iran, dated 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD)
Each of oval shape, table-cut, made of red agate and possibly green serpentine, each set in low-grade silver mounts, their central fields inscribed with an overimposed single diagonal line of cursive Persian nasta'liq script reading the respective makers' names, Mohammad Reza and al-Hossein, and the dates 1222 AH (1807 AD) and 1300 / 1313 (?) AH (1883 / 1895 AD).
21.28mm x 16.48mm and 20.38mm high with the mount
19.67mm x 14.08mm and 17.28mm high with the mount
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)
