Lot Essay
The benedictory inscription is a repeat of the formula 'al-baqa w'al-'izz' (longevity and glory)
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY
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AN ENGRAVED KHORASSAN WHITE BRONZE DISH
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY
Of circular form with raised vertical rim, the interior with a central roundel of scrolling vine overlaid by interlaced strapwork, in a border of scrolling vine around a variety of running animals interrupted by floral roundels between inner stylised kufic and outer bold benedictory naskh inscription bands, the rim with simple rope-motif, slight corrosion and damage
13¾in. (35cm.) diam.
NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY
Of circular form with raised vertical rim, the interior with a central roundel of scrolling vine overlaid by interlaced strapwork, in a border of scrolling vine around a variety of running animals interrupted by floral roundels between inner stylised kufic and outer bold benedictory naskh inscription bands, the rim with simple rope-motif, slight corrosion and damage
13¾in. (35cm.) diam.