KHORASAN COPPER-ALLOY EWER

Ca. AD 1200 - 1300 A copper-alloy ewer with a rounded, slightly compressed body resting on a spreading foot and a cylindrical neck. The body is engraved with a broad band of Arabic calligraphy interspersed with scrolling vegetal motifs, framed by narrower borders of interlaced ornament. A frieze of running animals encircles the shoulder. The neck is encircled by a dotted collar and fitted with a curved, tapering spout embellished with engraved scrollwork. An arched strap handle, decorated with a continuous interlaced motif, joins the neck to the shoulder, with suspension rings at both points of attachment. Size: 320mm x 220mm; Weight: 2.4kg Provenance: Private London collection; ex French art market, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£500

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