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A TIMURID GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRASS JUG
PERSIA, SECOND HALF 15TH CENTURY
With slightly flattened spherical body and cylindrical neck on short foot, associated scrolling handle with upper dragon-head terminal, the body with a band of inlaid scrolling vine around naskh inscription cartouches with Persian verses alternating with arabesque medallions, bands above and below of interlaced floral arabesques, some forming arcading, the neck with a band of similar inscription cartouches linked by medalllions between bands of meandering vine interlace, the underside of the foot with a band of meandering vine around a flowerhead roundel, extremities rubbed, handle probably associated
5in. (12.7cm.) high
