A rare Ilkhanid engraved silver pail, Persia, 14th century

the silver body of flutted globular form worked in repoussé, with a solid cast handle with stylised dragon-head terminals and knop top, on a short flutted foot, decorated throughout with incised traced design of interlacing split-palmettes, stylised Kufic and knotted motifs

pail: 15 by 15cm.
24cm. max. height

Condition Report:
In generally good condition, some knocks and dents to the body including some cracks with associated restoration, part of decoration worn and rubbed although quality of design is fine, wear to inner edge of foot, some corrosion visible to inside and tarnishing to exterior, as viewed.

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