Panel (Fragment) of 1500-1599 from Iran
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Panel (Fragment) of 1500-1599 from Iran
Alternative Title
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Paneel (Fragment) von 1500-1599 aus Iran
Type
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Panel (Fragment)
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Paneel (Fragment)
Region/Place of Production and Building
Iran
[Place of Production not identified]
[Building not identified]
Ownership and Custodial History
Auction information: Christie's, London, 2012-04-26, lot 159
Date of Inspection
[not inspected]
Description
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Das sehr fragmentarische Paneel, das vermutlich zu einer Kenotaphwand gehört, weist verschiedene Materialien auf, darunter Elfenbein und Silberfäden. Das geometrische Ornament läßt sich aufgrund des kleinen Fragments nicht genauer bestimmen.
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Vergleich: Ardabil, Kenotaph für Schah Ismail
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An intricate mosaic panel of interlocking wooden and ivory geometric segments, the segments finely carved with scrolling vine and palmettes, set inside khatamkar mosaic work within wood and ivory striped band, further khatamkar around inlaid silver wire with an outer border of alternating ivory and wood striped band, some pieces missing, caving on wood and ivory panels exceptionally fine, some traces of gilding (Source: Christie's 2012).
Inscription / Ornament
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geometrisch
Date of Production (Common Era/Hijra)
1500-1599
Bibliographic Citation
Aukt. Kat. Christie's London, 26.4.2012, lot 159
Allan (2012) 91.
Dimensions
Height: 35,5 cm
Width: 30,5 cm
Physical Details
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wood
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Rahmenfüllungskonstruktion