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20 avril 2015

Spinach jade, Persia, 15th-16th century, Late Timurid or early Safavid period

Spinach jade , Persia, 15th16th century , Late Timurid or early Safavid period 2

Spinach jade , Persia, 15th16th century , Late Timurid or early Safavid period 1

Spinach jade , Persia, 15th16th century , Late Timurid or early Safavid period 3

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Spinach jade , Persia, 15th16th century , Late Timurid or early Safavid period 5

Spinach jade , Persia, 15th16th century , Late Timurid or early Safavid period 6

Spinach jade, Persia, 15th-16th century, Late Timurid or early Safavid periodEstimate : 12 000 € / 15 000 €. Photo courtesy Auctionata AG.

Flat poly-lobed pendant with fine relief carvings - Horizontal suspension bar at the top - One side with calligraphic inscriptions and scrolling tendrils - The other side with floral decorations - Fine oily surface - Max. diameter: 6.5 cm - Very good condition 

The fine relief carvings of the offered jade pendant clearly follow the tradition of typical late Timurid or early Safavid period decorations. Besides, many parallels can also be found in Herati manuscript illuminations. Jade (yashm) was initially very sought-after because of its prophylactic as well as its visual qualities. It was believed to be helpful to detect poison, to cure eye diseases and to protect against natural calamities such as earthquakes. According to the Muslim polymath Al-Biruni: ‘It is said that jade or one variety of it is called the victory stone and for this reason the Turks decorated their swords, saddles and belts with it, desirous of gaining victory over their contestants and opponents. Others emulate them in this respect by fashioning from it seals and knife handle.’ (Lentz, Thomas W./Lowry, Glenn D.: Timur And The Princely Vision. Persian Art and Culture in the Fifteenth Century, USA 1989, p. 221).

AUCTIONATA AGArt Islamique, Tapis, le 20 Avril 2015 à 18h. HAVELSTUDIOS, HAVELCHAUSSEE 161, 10719 BERLIN. Tel: +49 30 9832 0222, E-mail: sales@auctionata.com

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