A Seljuk bronze pear-shaped ewer

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A Seljuk bronze pear-shaped ewer
with S-shaped handle surmounted by a bird, decorated with a roundel containing a bird -- 8¾.in (22.2cm) high; another similar bronze ewer decorated with stylised calligraphy and scrolling motifs -- 8¾.in (22.2cm) high; and a bronze pierced lamp on four feet surmounted by a bird, decorated with bands of flowers -- 8.in (20.3cm) high, 12th Century, (damages and restoration).
See Colour Plate 3. (3)

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