Primer
17th century (made)
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The sensitively carved intertwined and overlapping animals of the hunt on this Mughal primer include an elephant, lions, an ibex and a ram. Microscopic examination of the piece in the conservation department of the V&A discovered that it was once extensively painted and gilded. It was made within the Mughal empire in the 17th century. The primer was acquired as 'Persian, 17th century' by the museum from Sotheby's, London, on May 10, 1923 (lot 304). The auction of 'Works of Art' was one of a series held by order of the executors to sell the library and objects of the great collectors Max and Maurice Rosenheim.
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Materials and techniques | Carved ivory, with minute traces of colours and gilding |
Brief description | Carved ivory, Mughal, 17th century |
Physical description | Curved ivory primer in two separable parts, carved with chevrons and conjoined animals, the longer section pierced with round holes |
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Credit line | Purchased from Messrs Durlacher Bros., 142 New Bond Street, London W.1 |
Object history | This was lot 304 in the Rosenheim sale at Sotheby's, London, on Thursday 10 May 1923 (Nominal file: Durlacher Brothers,MA/1/D1979/6. Pt.6, 1911-1928). Durlacher's presumably bid for this and several other lots in the series of Rosenheim sales on behalf of the museum. The annotated Sotheby sale catalogue is in the NAL, 23.XX. |
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Summary | The sensitively carved intertwined and overlapping animals of the hunt on this Mughal primer include an elephant, lions, an ibex and a ram. Microscopic examination of the piece in the conservation department of the V&A discovered that it was once extensively painted and gilded. It was made within the Mughal empire in the 17th century. The primer was acquired as 'Persian, 17th century' by the museum from Sotheby's, London, on May 10, 1923 (lot 304). The auction of 'Works of Art' was one of a series held by order of the executors to sell the library and objects of the great collectors Max and Maurice Rosenheim. |
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Accession number | CIRC.597-1923 |
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Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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