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A SAFAVID GILT AND SILVERED METAL HORSE TRAPPING
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A SAFAVID GILT AND SILVERED METAL HORSE TRAPPING

IRAN, 17TH CENTURY

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A SAFAVID GILT AND SILVERED METAL HORSE TRAPPING
IRAN, 17TH CENTURY
Of shallow cylindrical form, with raised central boss and rectangular slot for strap running through the sides, the top with interlaced lobed cartouches inlaid with silver and gold around a pierced silver interlace roundel forming floral arabesques radiating from a central raised knop, very minor losses
3 3/8in. (8.6cm.) diam.
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Lot Essay

This unusual piece is made of a base metal, probably tin, which has then been plated in two colours of gold, together with niello, and has a central inset pierced silver panel. It is difficult to establish its original purpose. While it is of box form, the top cannot be removed. The only clue is the rectangular apertures each side of the body which would be consistent with a leather strap passing through the centre.

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