Lot Essay
The inscription on this fragment comprises a Persian couplet and then the name of the maker, ustad muhamm[ad].
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SIGNED MUHAMM[AD], NORTH INDIA OR IRAN, 15TH CENTURY
Details
A RARE SIGNED TIMURID TINNED COPPER MIRROR FRAGMENT
SIGNED MUHAMM[AD], NORTH INDIA OR IRAN, 15TH CENTURY
The back engraved with a central star motif composed of two bands of interlacing strapwork surrounded by elegant scrolling arabesque, a band around this with meandering floral vine inhabited by birds, the border with alternating ogival and circular cartouches, the larger with inscription in naskh and the smaller with rosettes, the face polished smooth, slight distortion of shape
5¾in. (14.5cm.) wide
SIGNED MUHAMM[AD], NORTH INDIA OR IRAN, 15TH CENTURY
The back engraved with a central star motif composed of two bands of interlacing strapwork surrounded by elegant scrolling arabesque, a band around this with meandering floral vine inhabited by birds, the border with alternating ogival and circular cartouches, the larger with inscription in naskh and the smaller with rosettes, the face polished smooth, slight distortion of shape
5¾in. (14.5cm.) wide
Literature
The Indian Heritage. Court Life and the Arts under Mughal Rule exhibition catalogue, London, 1982, pl.490, p.145
Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London, 1997, pl. 7, pg. 35
Mark Zebrowski, Gold, Silver and Bronze from Mughal India, London, 1997, pl. 7, pg. 35
Exhibited
London, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Indian Heritage. Court Life and the Arts under Mughal Rule, 21 April - 22 August 1982
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