Western Asiatic Decorative Bronze Furniture Fitting

10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

6 1/8 in. (842 grams, 15.7 cm high).

Composed of a ribbed body, flared neck with octagonal collar, decorated with incised geometric detailing; void to base.

Provenance

with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.

Literature

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 39.40.48a, b, for a vessel with similar form.

CONDITION

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LOT 0228