A BLACK ENAMELLED BRASS BOWL Iran, 12th –...
A BLACK ENAMELLED BRASS BOWL
Iran, 12th – 13th century
Of hemispherical shape, on a splayed circular foot, the exterior decorated below the rim with rectangular cartouches of foliate Kufic calligraphy alternated with floral roundels, below it decorative bands of fretwork, more roundels filled with arabesques pattern, infinite knots to the base, vegetal scrollwork to the foot, all filled with a black compound, possibly an early example of black enamelling, 17.5cm diam. and 11.2cm high.
Provenance: Acquired in 1960s – 1970s in Iran and in the UK since 1981.
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A BLACK ENAMELLED BRASS BOWL
Iran, 12th – 13th century
Of hemispherical shape, on a splayed circular foot, the exterior decorated below the rim with rectangular cartouches of foliate Kufic calligraphy alternated with floral roundels, below it decorative bands of fretwork, more roundels filled with arabesques pattern, infinite knots to the base, vegetal scrollwork to the foot, all filled with a black compound, possibly an early example of black enamelling, 17.5cm diam. and 11.2cm high.
Provenance: Acquired in 1960s – 1970s in Iran and in the UK since 1981.
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