SELJUK SILVER-INLAID BRONZE EWER

Ca. AD 1000 - 1200 A Seljuk ewer of baluster form rising toward a domed lid crowned by the finial of a bird. The handle is riveted and creates an elegant curve that complements the graceful lines of the vessel. The body is adorned with multiple panels of fine silver-inlaid calligraphy and decorative roundel motifs. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7428, art of Islamic and Indian world., Lot. 64
Size: 320mm x 210mm; Weight: 1.3kg
Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
500
Estimate: GBP 750 - 1500