KHORASAN COPPER-ALLOY ENGRAVED EWER

Ca. AD 1200 - 1300 A copper-alloy ewer with a tall faceted body on a spreading foot, with a broad shoulder and cylindrical neck fitted with a long upturned spout, its terminal pierced with six circular holes. A high arched handle is riveted to the shoulder and neck and surmounted by a bird-shaped thumbpiece. Ring fittings are attached to the sides of the neck and to the lower handle terminal. The body is densely engraved with bands of Arabic calligraphy, circular medallions and scrolling foliate ornament, with further inscriptional and arabesque decoration across the shoulder, neck, spout and foot. Size: 430mm x 220mm; Weight: 2kg Provenance: Private London collection; previously acquired on the German art market during the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£800

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