ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

A RARE PAIR OF OTTOMAN SILVER LIDDED SAHLEP CUPS MADE FOR EGYPTIAN PRINCESS (NIMAT ALLAH), 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £1,800

Estimated price: £2,000 - £4,000

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Description

Of elegant tapering form, each with a finely cast foliate scroll handle and a domed lid surmounted by a gilded floral finial, the interior gilt and exterior engraved with an Ottoman tughra and the name of Princess Nimat Allah. These cups were likely commissioned as a personal gift. 

Provenance: Private UK collection 

H: 16cm 

Total weight: 874g