ISLAMIC KHORASAN BRONZE JUG WITH CALLIGRAPHIC TEXT AND POPPY HANDLE 12th-13th century AD A bulbous jug with bulbous body, slightly flared base, tubular neck and flared rim, round-section handle to the rear; the neck with two bands of calligraphic text; the rim with palmette detail, poppy-head thumb-pad above. 1.5 kg, 28cm (11"). Fine condition. Provenance London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. Literature Cf. von Gladiss, A. Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 8. Date Thursday 12th February 2015 - Saturday 14th February 2015, Antiquities & Coin Catalogue Auction TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.
ISLAMIC KHORASAN BRONZE JUG WITH CALLIGRAPHIC TEXT AND POPPY HANDLE 12th-13th century AD A bulbous jug with bulbous body, slightly flared base, tubular neck and flared rim, round-section handle to the rear; the neck with two bands of calligraphic text; the rim with palmette detail, poppy-head thumb-pad above. 1.5 kg, 28cm (11"). Fine condition. Provenance London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. Literature Cf. von Gladiss, A. Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 8. Date Thursday 12th February 2015 - Saturday 14th February 2015, Antiquities & Coin Catalogue Auction TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.
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