NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH OR EARLY 13TH CENTURY

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A KHORASSAN SILVER INLAID BRONZE JUG
NORTH EAST IRAN, 12TH OR EARLY 13TH CENTURY
Of swelling faceted pear form with vertical mouth, on spreading lobed foot, the domed and lobed cover rising to a bird finial, the decoration extensively inlaid with silver, each panel of the main body with intricate interlocking arabesques rising from a medallion, an elegant naskh inscription around the mouth, alternating floral and abstract design around the base, each lobe of the lid with a drop-shaped panel filled with scrolls and arabesques, originally with handle, slightly rubbed, minor loss of inlay
9¼in. (23.5cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The inscription reads: al-'izz wa al-iqbal wa al-dawla wa al-'afiya wa al-qana'a wa al-baqa [li-sah]hibihi (glory, prosperity, wealth, health, God's grace and long life to the owner).

This jug is of a well known type, many examples of which have appeared on the market. A number of features however make it stand out against most examples of this design. There are various extra details in the shape, notably the treatment of the foot. Most impressive is the decoration which is far more extensive and detailed than that which is normally found on these jugs.

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