SELJUK / KHORASAN INLAID METAL JUG

Ca. AD 1100 -1200 A metal jug with a globular body resting on a spreading foot, a cylindrical neck with a flaring rim, and a tall, sinuous handle. The neck and shoulder are decorated with broad bands of Arabic calligraphy in silver inlay, interspersed with scrolling arabesques and bordered by interlaced geometric patterns. Around the body, circular medallions enclose seated figures and animals, set against dense foliate scrollwork. Further inscription bands and geometric ornament encircle the lower body, handle and foot. Size: 230mm x 170mm; Weight: 1.2g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously in the R.A. collection, assembled from the 1970s onwards. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£800

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