Fine Pair of 11th C. Persian Ghaznavid Bronze Ladles
Central Asia, Persia, Ghaznavid Empire, ca. 11th century CE. A wonderful pair of bronze ladles, each presenting an ovoid bowl and a lengthy, slender stem engraved with rings and circles on the finials. The finial has a pear-shaped profile with an elongated pointed tip. The lower stem and neck are also incised with a striated and circular patterning. The interior of the bowls and surfaces throughout both have accumulated earthen and mineral deposits and areas of green patina, attesting to their age when they rested in the earth. Size of largest: 9.5" L x 3" W (24.1 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#138479
Condition Report: Tearing and fissure on the basin on one ladle, and the other ladle is intact. Surface abrasions consistent with age, use and exposure. Earthen and mineral encrustations throughout. Nice areas of green patina.
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Central Asia, Persia, Ghaznavid Empire, ca. 11th century CE. A wonderful pair of bronze ladles, each presenting an ovoid bowl and a lengthy, slender stem engraved with rings and circles on the finials. The finial has a pear-shaped profile with an elongated pointed tip. The lower stem and neck are also incised with a striated and circular patterning. The interior of the bowls and surfaces throughout both have accumulated earthen and mineral deposits and areas of green patina, attesting to their age when they rested in the earth. Size of largest: 9.5" L x 3" W (24.1 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#138479
Condition Report: Tearing and fissure on the basin on one ladle, and the other ladle is intact. Surface abrasions consistent with age, use and exposure. Earthen and mineral encrustations throughout. Nice areas of green patina.
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