VO Arts d'Orient et d'Extrême-Orient - Mardi 21 Septembre, 13h30

A silver incense burner, ottoman Egypt, 1840-48, mark of the craftsman Matat Ğazarosyan and "90", decorated with vegetal interlacing, an empty cartouche as well as the crescent with three stars forming the coat of arms of the governor (Wâli) of Egypt Mehemet Ali (1805-1848) which could indicate an order from the palace, 24 cm high, 495g. The decorative opulence of the object makes it a characteristic object of the "Ottoman Baroque".

Lot 3662
Estimate
CHF 800 - 1,200
Adjudicated(excl. fees)
CHF 950

Description

A silver incense burner, ottoman Egypt, 1840-48, mark of the craftsman Matat Ğazarosyan and "90", decorated with vegetal interlacing, an empty cartouche as well as the crescent with three stars forming the coat of arms of the governor (Wâli) of Egypt Mehemet Ali (1805-1848) which could indicate an order from the palace, 24 cm high, 495g. The decorative opulence of the object makes it a characteristic object of the "Ottoman Baroque".

Condition report

Usure générale de la surface
Quelques rayures
Quelques entailles
Quelques petits coups

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