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Antique 18th c Islamic Turkish Ottoman Papier Mache Ferman Scroll Document Case

Antique 18th c Islamic Turkish Ottoman Papier Mache Ferman Scroll Document Case

SKU: IS568

Antique 18th century Islamic Turkish lacquered papier mache Ottoman firman document scroll holders, also known as kubur (ferman mahafaza kabı-kubur or Osmanlı Dönemi Ferman mahfaza kabı - kubur).

The item is cylindrical in shape and finely hand-painted in polychrome and gold. It features seven colors of birds amidst a dense gold foliate ground, along with thistle leaves. One end of the holder has been removed to reveal the interior, which contains a metal liner.

REFERENCES: Two similar Ottoman lacquered document holders are published in Sotheby's "Arts of the Islamic World" catalog on October 8, 2014, London.

Lot:174

Estimate

GBP 7,000 — 10,000 ($11,244 - 16,063)

LOT SOLD for 8,750 GBP (14,055 USD)

Please see the link below:

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2014/arts-islamic-world-l14223/lot.174.html

To view related kubur, please see the link below:

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MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length: 33.7 cm (13.27 inches)

Diameter: 3.7 cm (1.46 inches)

CONDITION: Although showing signs of age and wear, this over 200-year-old lacquered papier mache is in very good condition, with no repairs or restorations.

    $1,200.00Price

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