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EGYPT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE CAIROWARE GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER INLAID BRASS KURSI
EGYPT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
In the Mamluk style, of hexagonal cylindrical form standing on knopped baluster feet supporting arched openings, an arched opening with two doors in the centre of one side, the surface covered with panels of silver inlay and intricate pierced and incised decoration forming titular and dedicatory inscription bands and roundels, palmette scrolls, bird roundels and arabesques, fine fretwork interlace and other geometric and foliate motifs, copper pins holding the panels in, small amount of gold inlay
33¾in. (85.6cm.) high
EGYPT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
In the Mamluk style, of hexagonal cylindrical form standing on knopped baluster feet supporting arched openings, an arched opening with two doors in the centre of one side, the surface covered with panels of silver inlay and intricate pierced and incised decoration forming titular and dedicatory inscription bands and roundels, palmette scrolls, bird roundels and arabesques, fine fretwork interlace and other geometric and foliate motifs, copper pins holding the panels in, small amount of gold inlay
33¾in. (85.6cm.) high
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium
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Please note that the estimate in the catalogue is incorrect and should read GBP 8,000-12,000.