Rare Seljuk Copper Ewer with Lion Thumb Support Ca. 12th century AD A copper ewer of a wide globular body, resting on a low ring base. The neck is cylindrical with a collared band, an elongated neck with a flared rim. The spout protrudes from just below the shoulder and a strap handle with a recumbent lion connects the mid-body with a rim. Size: L:285mm / W:215mm ; 1.61kg Provenance: Private London family collection; formed between 1970-2008. 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. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.