Guidoriccio Casa d'Aste - Via ferraris 128, 52100 AREZZO
Presale Islamic and Indian art from a Private Collection in Rome and other provenances. In partnership with BAIAS Arte. Sessione unica
Monday 16 December 2024 hours 15:30 (UTC +01:00)
An Ottoman Tea set with coral and turquoise incrustations
An Ottoman Tea set with coral and turquoise incrustations
Balkans, 19th century
In embossed, gilded and filigree silver, set comprising nine cup holders (zarfs), central teapot decorated with embossed racemes and tray. Each component of the set is decorated with coral and turquoise encrustations, and each of the ten holders on the tray has an Arabic inscription, alternating with a six-pointed star and pseudo sultanial thughra in a central position. Inscription: Al 'Alim (The Omniscient)
D. 40 cm