A composite bronze vase, Persia, Khurasan, circa 12th century

A composite bronze vase, Persia, Khurasan, circa 12th century

the body of drop form, the ridged neck rising to a flaring mouth, the body decorated with two bands of paired rabbits, a calligraphic band in between comprising benedictory inscriptions in naskh script, the associated mouth decorated with drop-shaped panels
23 cm ; 9 in.
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Vase en bronze composite, Iran, Khurasan, circa 12e siècle

23 cm ; 9 in.

Condition Report:
The upper section of the vase appears to be potentially a later marriage, one of the sections on the edge of this upper section with a break and associated restoration, the entire surface with extensive green patination and some encrustation, a small horizontal tear near base, as viewed.

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Provenance:
Christie's London, Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds, 4 April 2006, lot 79