Plateau du Khorassan Eastern Iran, 12th-13th century
In engraved bronze with a r…

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Plateau du Khorassan

Eastern Iran, 12th-13th century In engraved bronze with a red and green patina, decorated in the center with a very faded rosette, surrounded by an epigraphic frieze interlaced with three-lobed fleurons. Epigraphic decoration in "kufic" on the outer wall, in "naskh" on the flattened rim, alternates with interlacing cartouches. It stands on three feline-shaped feet. Condition: worn patina, two feline legs missing. 9 x 18 cm For this type of tray, see : A.S. Melikian-Chrivani, Islamic Metalwork from the Iranian World-8-18th centuries, London, 1982, no. 38, p. 107. A Khurasan circular bronze tray on three feet with animal shaped bases, Persia, 12th-13th century Provenance : French private collection Hôtel des vente de Dijon, April 23, 1978, no. 141.

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