NORTH EAST IRAN, 13TH CENTURY

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A KHORASSAN BRONZE OPENWORK HORSE
NORTH EAST IRAN, 13TH CENTURY
The stylistically modelled horse leaning back on its hind legs, the body decorated with openwork scrolls and palmettes divided by bands of engraved geometric designs, with hinge fittings on one side of the saddle and rear, some losses, greenish patina
5in. (12.7cm.) high

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Lot Essay

The attention to anatomical detailing on this horse is worth noting. Bands stylistically highlight the knee and ankle joints on the limbs. This can be paralleled in other finely crafted zoomorphic forms such as a Khorassan bronze lion shaped incense burner sold in these Rooms, (10 October, 2000, lot 282), which also has similar bands on its limbs.

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