A TIMURID ENGRAVED STEEL MIRROR
Lot 203

A TIMURID ENGRAVED STEEL MIRROR

IRAN, 15TH CENTURY

Closed7 April 2011

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GBP 9,375

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A TIMURID ENGRAVED STEEL MIRROR
IRAN, 15TH CENTURY
Of circular form on tubular shaft, the face polished smooth, the back engraved with an elegant and complex meandering vine issuing lotus flowers and surrounding a central cartouche issuing floral palmette, a band of plaited interlacing strapwork around the edge, the shaft with diagonal fluting and ball finial, some minor traces of corrosion and very slight rubbing
13¾in. (34.9cm.) long