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PERSIA, LATE 16TH CENTURY
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A SAFAVID BRONZE KETTLE
PERSIA, LATE 16TH CENTURY
Of onion form on short trumpet foot with loop handle and straight spout terminating in dragon's head finial, the body engraved with a row of cartouches containing animals and paired birds, one with nasta'liq inscription divided by lozenge-shaped cartouches containing arabesques issuing further medallions containing animals, a band of engraved palmettes on the shoulder, handle with hinged opening for filling above, slightly rubbed, dark brown patina
11¼in. (28.5cm.) high
PERSIA, LATE 16TH CENTURY
Of onion form on short trumpet foot with loop handle and straight spout terminating in dragon's head finial, the body engraved with a row of cartouches containing animals and paired birds, one with nasta'liq inscription divided by lozenge-shaped cartouches containing arabesques issuing further medallions containing animals, a band of engraved palmettes on the shoulder, handle with hinged opening for filling above, slightly rubbed, dark brown patina
11¼in. (28.5cm.) high
Sale room notice
The estimate for this lot should be 4,000-6,000 pounds.