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EGYPT, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY
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A FATIMID MARBLE KILGA
EGYPT, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the octagonal superstructure resting on four spreading curving legs, the legs joined by cusped arches, the front with extruded tray with lion head above, the front curved sides with arabesques, the sides with kufic inscription panels, each with a single word, the rear with a carved fish, inscriptions and fish probably re-carved, weathered
17in. (43cm.) long; 12 7/8in. (32.6cm.) high
EGYPT, CIRCA 11TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the octagonal superstructure resting on four spreading curving legs, the legs joined by cusped arches, the front with extruded tray with lion head above, the front curved sides with arabesques, the sides with kufic inscription panels, each with a single word, the rear with a carved fish, inscriptions and fish probably re-carved, weathered
17in. (43cm.) long; 12 7/8in. (32.6cm.) high
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