Square fountain element in carved white marble, decorated wi - Lot 167

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Square fountain element in carved white marble, decorated wi - Lot 167
Square fountain element in carved white marble, decorated with a central boss surrounded by an eight-pointed star inscribed in an octagon from which fleurons radiate. Double border of palmette foliage. A small opening allows water to drain off. (Condition: a restored fracture and splinters on the rim). Probably Ottoman Empire or Central Asia, 19th century Size: 29.5 x 29.5 cm. Max. height: 11 cm Similar basins were used for Mamluk fountains in Egypt and Ottoman fountains in Syria. Similar water receptacles, used for the drainage system, are kept in the museum of the 'Stone Palace' (Tash Khaouli or Tash Hauli), dating from 1831-41, in Khiva, Uzbekistan.
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