Islamic Decorated Flask

12th-13th century AD. A bronze vessel with drum-shaped body ornamented with deep vertical ribbing, collar to the shoulder, flared neck; low-relief geometric and other ornament. Cf. von Gladiss, A., Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 20, for type. 841 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972.
Condition Report: Fine condition.