A MASSIVE EAST PERSIAN BRONZE CAULDRON heavily cast of hemispherical form with short flat rim, the rim extruded to form two rectangular panels each supporting a loop handle, between these also extruded in a similar broader panel with central trough spout, the underside with three pointed conical feet flanking another central foot, surrounded by group of small similar motifs within circles, circa 10th century (corroded) | Christie's

Lot 212

212

A MASSIVE EAST PERSIAN BRONZE CAULDRON heavily cast of hemispherical form with short flat rim, the rim extruded to form two rectangular panels each supporting a loop handle, between these also extruded in a similar broader panel with central trough spout, the underside with three pointed conical feet flanking another central foot, surrounded by group of small similar motifs within circles, circa 10th century (corroded)

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A MASSIVE EAST PERSIAN BRONZE CAULDRON heavily cast of hemispherical form with short flat rim, the rim extruded to form two rectangular panels each supporting a loop handle, between these also extruded in a similar broader panel with central trough spout, the underside with three pointed conical feet flanking another central foot, surrounded by group of small similar motifs within circles, circa 10th century (corroded)
19in. (48cm.) diam. to spout

Lot Essay

An early example of a well-known type, noticeable for its solidity of casting and form the unusual mouldings on the underside

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