AN ENGRAVED KHORASSAN WHITE BRONZE DISH

NORTH EAST PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY

细节
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.

拍品专文

The benedictory inscription is a repeat of the formula 'al-baqa w'al-'izz' (longevity and glory)