Subasta 17
FINE ISLAMIC AND INDIAN ART
Por Apollo Art Auctions
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Lunes, 28.4.25, 11:00
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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Apollo Art Auctions is pleased to present our forthcoming sale, Fine Islamic and Indian Art, now live on our website. Taking place on Monday 28th April at 11am, during London?s much-anticipated Islamic Art Week, this carefully curated auction features over 250 lots celebrating the artistic splendour, spiritual depth, and cross-cultural dialogues that shaped the Islamic and Indian worlds. From the opulent courts of the Mughals and Ottomans to the intellectual and spiritual centres of Safavid Persia, the sale spans over a millennium of creativity. Highlights range from finely illuminated manuscripts and calligraphic panels to intricately carved jade amulets, architectural fragments, and richly inlaid furniture. Covering a broad geographic reach?from the Mediterranean and the Middle East to the Iranian plateau, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent?this sale offers collectors an opportunity to engage with the diverse visual languages and artistic traditions of these remarkable regions. For further details or specific enquiries, please contact our Islamic Art Department at islamicart@apolloauctions.com. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items preparing them for in-house shipping. We look forward to welcoming you to the sale!
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A LARGE ENGRAVED INDO-PERSIAN STEEL SHIELD (DHAL)
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Precio inicial:
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3 000
Precio estimado :
£5 000 - £6 000
Comisión de la casa de subasta: 29%
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A LARGE ENGRAVED INDO-PERSIAN STEEL SHIELD (DHAL)
Northern India or Iran, Ca. 18th -19th century AD . A circular convex shield finely engraved with a central roundel of dense knotted Kufic inscriptions, encircled by figural and floral motifs including musicians, nobles, and courtiers amid foliage. The outer register bears bold calligraphic bands in thuluth script, possibly Qur'anic verses or royal panegyrics. Four applied domed bosses are arranged around the central medallion, each secured with scalloped copper washers, likely covering rivets for the inner hand grips. The outer rim is bordered in brass. The reverse was likely originally lined and fitted with rings for a carrying strap, now missing. The darkened patina and surface wear highlight the intricacy of the engraved decoration.Size: 450mm x 80mm; Weight: 1.64kgProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
