THREE SAFAVID OR POSSIBLY DECCANI TORCHSTAND (SHAMDAN) FINIALS
IRAN OR CENTRAL INDIA, ONE DATED AH 976/1568-69 AD, THE OTHERS 17TH CENTURY
Each of similar columnar form with pronounced angular collar, curved body leading to restricted waist and splaying circular foot, each with bands of engraved decoration of scrolling vegetal forms, flowering vines, interlacing geometric designs and with inscription cartouches in nasta'liq containing Persian verses, largest finial with dedication to Qutb al-Din al-Shuja'i on underside of rim, rubbed, areas of damage to feet
7¼in. (8.5cm.); 6 5/8in. (16.8cm.); 5½in. (14cm.) high (3)
THREE SAFAVID OR POSSIBLY DECCANI TORCHSTAND (SHAMDAN) FINIALS
IRAN OR CENTRAL INDIA, ONE DATED AH 976/1568-69 AD, THE OTHERS 17TH CENTURY
Each of similar columnar form with pronounced angular collar, curved body leading to restricted waist and splaying circular foot, each with bands of engraved decoration of scrolling vegetal forms, flowering vines, interlacing geometric designs and with inscription cartouches in nasta'liq containing Persian verses, largest finial with dedication to Qutb al-Din al-Shuja'i on underside of rim, rubbed, areas of damage to feet
7¼in. (8.5cm.); 6 5/8in. (16.8cm.); 5½in. (14cm.) high (3)
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