Antique 18th century Islamic Turkish Ottoman lacquered Papier Mache Imperial Ferman Scroll Document Case

Antique 18th century Islamic Turkish lacquered papier mache Ottoman firman document scroll holders, also known as kubur (ferman mahafaza kabı-kubur or Osmanlı Dönemi Ferman mahfaza kabı - kubur).

The item is cylindrical in shape and finely hand-painted in polychrome and gold. It features seven colors of birds amidst a dense gold foliate ground, along with thistle leaves. One end of the holder has been removed to reveal the interior, which contains a metal liner.

REFERENCES: Two similar Ottoman lacquered document holders are published in Sotheby's "Arts of the Islamic World" catalog on October 8, 2014, London.

Lot:174

Estimate

GBP 7,000 — 10,000 ($11,244 - 16,063)

LOT SOLD for 8,750 GBP (14,055 USD)

Please see the link below:

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2014/arts-islamic-world-l14223/lot.174.html

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MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length: 33.7 cm (13.27 inches)

Diameter: 3.7 cm (1.46 inches)

CONDITION: Although showing signs of age and wear, this over 200-year-old lacquered papier mache is in very good condition, with no repairs or restorations.