A large Seljuk copper-inlaid bronze 'Lagan' basin with engraved birds and Kufic inscriptions, Iran

Full title: A large Seljuk copper-inlaid bronze 'Lagan' basin with engraved birds and Kufic inscriptions, Iran, 12/14th C.

Description:
Dim.: 53,5 x 53,5 x 14,5 cm

Provenance:- A Belgian private collection.
-Acquired at Hermann Historica, München, Germany, May 16, 2003, lot 290. (see added catalogue entry, original catalogue available)

Ref.:- The Metropolitan Museum, New York, Accession Number: 91.1.521, for a more elaborately decorated example. (link available on rm-auctions.com)

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