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NORTH EAST PERSIA, 13TH CENTURY
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A KHORASSAN PIERCED AND REPOUSSÉ BRONZE LAMP
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 13TH CENTURY
Of octagonal cylindrical form with rounded shoulders, the centre rising in a short further cylindrical section with separate domed cover, the sides each with a central panel containing scrolling vine around a central cusped cartouche containing a stylised lion, a band of spade motifs above and below, the shoulders with slightly rounded drop-shaped panels containing floral motifs within plain borders on a ground of pierced scrolling tendrils, the sides of the mouth with further chased spade motifs, the domed cover with spiralling vine around drop-shaped panels containing stylised birds, rounded and pointed finial, areas of slight damage and repair to shoulder, areas of green patination
11½in. (29.5cm.) high
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 13TH CENTURY
Of octagonal cylindrical form with rounded shoulders, the centre rising in a short further cylindrical section with separate domed cover, the sides each with a central panel containing scrolling vine around a central cusped cartouche containing a stylised lion, a band of spade motifs above and below, the shoulders with slightly rounded drop-shaped panels containing floral motifs within plain borders on a ground of pierced scrolling tendrils, the sides of the mouth with further chased spade motifs, the domed cover with spiralling vine around drop-shaped panels containing stylised birds, rounded and pointed finial, areas of slight damage and repair to shoulder, areas of green patination
11½in. (29.5cm.) high