SILVER DOMED CASKET, ALHAMBRA GRANADA, SPAIN, 19TH CENTURY ...

Hammer

£3,000

SILVER DOMED CASKET, ALHAMBRA GRANADA, SPAIN, 19TH CENTURY

Of rectangular form, the exquisite domed coffer crafted with silver plating over copper and finished with brass details at the base, a true masterpiece hailing from the atelier of Rafael Contreras. The Arabic inscription “La Galibun Illallah” (There is no greater conqueror than Allah) as can be seen on the walls of famous Al-Hamra Palace.

Dimensions
22 x 18 x 12.5 cm