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LOT 0226
Western Asiatic Engraved Brass Feline
KHORASAN, CIRCA 12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (637 grams, 15.5 cm).
In the form of a lion or cat, modelled couchant with base of tail formed as a loop; decorative panels on the body displaying scrolling foliage, animals, Kufic lettering and coat texture with remains of black enamelling; shaped recess to base; hollow-formed.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1970s.
From a UK private collection, 1981.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202184.
See Ivanov, A., Copper, Brass & Bronze of Iran, London, 2020, for discussion.
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LOT 0226
Western Asiatic Engraved Brass Feline
Estimate £6,000 - 8,000€6,960 - 9,280 (for guidance only)$8,100 - 10,800 (for guidance only)
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