Persia. Of shallow circular form with a slightly inverted rim. Finely incised to the interior with a central orb containing a scrolling-cross design, encircled by overlapping circular patterns and a floral band repeated on the exterior, as well as a band of silver-inlaid sun rays. The rim edge with a narrow band of interlacing strapwork. Provenance: From a Hungarian private collection. Condition: Good condition with extensive old wear, minor warping, casting flaws, small nicks, few minuscule structural cracks due to material fatigue and associated small losses. Weight: 337.2 g Dimensions: Base diameter 14 cm Literature comparison: Compare a closely related Khorasan silver-inlaid bronze dish, dated to the 12th century, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number 548-1876. Auction result comparison: Compare a closely related Khurasan silver-inlaid bronze dish, dated 12th-13th century, at Sotheby’s London in Arts of the Islamic World on 24 October 2007, lot 91, bought-in at an estimate of GBP 10,000-15,000.
Persia. Of shallow circular form with a slightly inverted rim. Finely incised to the interior with a central orb containing a scrolling-cross design, encircled by overlapping circular patterns and a floral band repeated on the exterior, as well as a band of silver-inlaid sun rays. The rim edge with a narrow band of interlacing strapwork. Provenance: From a Hungarian private collection. Condition: Good condition with extensive old wear, minor warping, casting flaws, small nicks, few minuscule structural cracks due to material fatigue and associated small losses. Weight: 337.2 g Dimensions: Base diameter 14 cm Literature comparison: Compare a closely related Khorasan silver-inlaid bronze dish, dated to the 12th century, in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number 548-1876. Auction result comparison: Compare a closely related Khurasan silver-inlaid bronze dish, dated 12th-13th century, at Sotheby’s London in Arts of the Islamic World on 24 October 2007, lot 91, bought-in at an estimate of GBP 10,000-15,000.
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