MAMLUK SILVER-INLAID METAL EWER

Ca. AD 1300 - 1500 A metal ewer with an elongated ovoid body resting on a spreading foot, a tall tapering neck surmounted by a stylised animal head, and an angular tubular spout projecting from the shoulder. A curved handle with a serrated outer edge joins the neck to the upper body. The neck bears silver-inlaid circular medallions enclosing scrolling foliate motifs. The shoulder is encircled by a band of Arabic calligraphy in silver inlay, above a series of pointed ogival medallions enclosing scrolling vegetal motifs, interspersed with eight-petalled rosettes. Further bands of interlaced ornament and foliate scrollwork decorate the lower body and foot. Size: 340mm x 140mm; Weight: 970g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously in the R.A. collection, assembled from the 1970s onwards.

Estimate:£400

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