AN OTTOMAN BRONZE STANDARD (ALAM) WITH CRESCENT MOON FINIAL Ottoman...
AN OTTOMAN BRONZE STANDARD (ALAM) WITH CRESCENT MOON FINIAL
Ottoman Turkey, 17th century
Cast bronze with a dark patina, the body modelled as a tapering candlestick-shaped base surmounted by a crescent finial, such objects were commonly used as decorative finials or ceremonial standards (alams).
65cm high, 16cm base diameter
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AN OTTOMAN BRONZE STANDARD (ALAM) WITH CRESCENT MOON FINIAL
Ottoman Turkey, 17th century
Cast bronze with a dark patina, the body modelled as a tapering candlestick-shaped base surmounted by a crescent finial, such objects were commonly used as decorative finials or ceremonial standards (alams).
65cm high, 16cm base diameter
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Time, Location
Auction House
