Description
Rare small medieval cast brass box with silver and copper inlays. Resting on four zoomorphic feet, it has a locking system on the front and two hinges on the back in the form of fleurons. Engraved decoration all over the surface and partially inlaid alternates calligraphic friezes (probably formulas of blessing to the owner), mandorles with intertwined scrolls, and isolated florets. Iran, 12th-13th century. (pierced, old restorations). Height: 13 cm - Width: 14 cm Depth: 10 cm A comparable box dated to the 13th century, from western Iran, is published in: Melikian-Chirvani A. S., Islamic Metalwork from the Iranian World, 8-18th centuries, Victoria & Albert Museum Catalogue, 1982, London: H.M.S.O., p. 183, n° 82.
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Rare small medieval cast brass box with silver and copper inlays. Resting on four zoomorphic feet, it has a locking system on the front and two hinges on the back in the form of fleurons. Engraved decoration all over the surface and partially inlaid alternates calligraphic friezes (probably formulas of blessing to the owner), mandorles with intertwined scrolls, and isolated florets. Iran, 12th-13th century. (pierced, old restorations). Height: 13 cm - Width: 14 cm Depth: 10 cm A comparable box dated to the 13th century, from western Iran, is published in: Melikian-Chirvani A. S., Islamic Metalwork from the Iranian World, 8-18th centuries, Victoria & Albert Museum Catalogue, 1982, London: H.M.S.O., p. 183, n° 82.
