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Large Seljuk Bronze Bowl, Khorasan, 11th/12th Century

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,000.00 EUR Estimated At:4,800.00 - 6,000.00 EUR
Large Seljuk Bronze Bowl, Khorasan, 11th/12th Century
Cast bronze
Khorasan, 11th/12th century
Large bowl with three feet
Four rounded trapezoidal edge extensions
Two extensions with supports, one with spout
Engraved inscription on one of the edge extensions, otherwise punched circles
Upper diameter: 44. 8 cm
Overall weight: c. 6.9 kg
Good overall condition
Provenance: From an important Austrian private collection

This large Seljuk bowl is made of cast bronze. The semi-spherical shape rests on three short feet. Along the folded edge, there are four trapezoidal extensions. On the two side extensions, there are molded eyelets, and all four extensions show punched circles. On the front element is a centered spout, and on the back is an engraved cartouche with inscription.

The body is intact and has a beautiful and dense patina. The edges show some chips and are slightly bent. One edge is broken off. The upper diameter of the bronze bowl is 44.8 cm; including the handles it has height of 23 cm. The overall weight is about 6.9 kilograms.
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