A PAIR OF LARGE JUGS, KHORASAN, CENTRAL ASIA, 11TH-12TH CENTURY
These two monumental Khorasan ewers are a matching pair, both displaying fine incision work and verdigris patination. The handles are curved and adorned with thumb rests and a pierced dome with a bird finial on top. Each lid is cast with delicate openwork, the tops domed and resembling minarets. The long tubular necks are decorated with bands of scrolling incision work and arabesque. 51 cm. height (2)
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These two monumental Khorasan ewers are a matching pair, both displaying fine incision work and verdigris patination. The handles are curved and adorned with thumb rests and a pierced dome with a bird finial on top. Each lid is cast with delicate openwork, the tops domed and resembling minarets. The long tubular necks are decorated with bands of scrolling incision work and arabesque. 51 cm. height (2)
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