A SAFAVID CUT-STEEL ELEMENT FROM A STANDARD (‘ALAM)
PERIOD | Mid 18th Century |
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ORIGIN | Persia |
DIMENSIONS | 13.0 Cm x 11.0 Cm |
DESCRIPTION: | Of square form with bevelled top, each side with openwork decoration with calligraphic panel inscribed (Ya Hyaena )O on floral scrolls and bordered with floral arabesques, the corners marked with brass pins finials, the top inscribed in scripts, pierced at top and bottom to fit on the original ‘alam shaft. |
PROVENANCE: | Formerly In French private collection formed in the late 1940s, acquired by the present owner in 1980’s. |
CERTIFICATE: | Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register |
