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BOHEMIA FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET AND TURKEY, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
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A COMPLETE OTTOMAN HUQQA
BOHEMIA FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET AND TURKEY, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The bulbous base cold painted with floral scrolls on red ground, with silver-nielloed mounts, Tophane gilt terracotta furnace, the mouthpiece of walrus ivory with rare enamelled copper ring at the base
17.1/4in. (44cm.) high
BOHEMIA FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET AND TURKEY, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The bulbous base cold painted with floral scrolls on red ground, with silver-nielloed mounts, Tophane gilt terracotta furnace, the mouthpiece of walrus ivory with rare enamelled copper ring at the base
17.1/4in. (44cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
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