A KHURASAN BRONZE TRAY, PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY

A KHURASAN BRONZE TRAY, PERSIA, 12TH CENTURY

Of shallow form with everted rim, cast with a central roundel containing on a ground of vegetal interlace, surrounded by a band of inscription in kufic intertwined with vegetal interlace interspersed by circles and roundels containing six-pointed stars, the rim with cartouches containing stylised palmette and trefoil motifs.
Diameter: 18.5 cm.