Lot n° 129
Estimation :
2000 - 3000
EUR
Umbilical dish, Tas - Lot 129
Umbilical dish, Tas
High-relief repoussé silver, featuring a portrait of Christ with a halo seated on a throne, holding an open book in his left hand. He is wearing a large crown and his face is framed by the letters "IS XS" . On either side of the throne are hallmarks stamped "AS".
Ottoman Turkey, probably Istanbul, 18th century
Diam. 20.4 cm
The cavet is adorned with medallions bearing the emblems of the four evangelists: The eagle for John, the man (here represented by an angel) for Matthew, the bull for Luke, and the lion for Mark.
The rest of the decoration is composed of horns of plenty, staples, flowers and finely chased scales. The border is adorned with a fine serrated frieze.
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