Islamic Medieval Seljuq bronze mirror
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Islamic, 12th–13th century circular cast-bronze Seljuq mirror, about 9 cm in diameter, with a front decorated by animal motifs and a ridged boss and an outer rim of geometric motifs, likely from Persia or Anatolia, in very good condition and acquired in 2023 from a gallery/antique dealer in Europe.
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A SELJUK CAST BRONZE MIRROR
Persia or Anatolia, 12th - 13th century
Of circular shape, the front decorated with for animals (lion?, birds) , between them a ridged boss , on the outer rim with geometric motives, the back plain, 9 cm diam. Rare type.
During the rise of the Seljuq and Turkish dynasties in the 12th - 13th centuries, a large production of circular cast-bronze mirrors can be witnessed. These mirrors not only had a practical function, but also worked as talismans, often bearing benedictory inscriptions and apotropaic symbols and motifs. Given the wide popularity of these mirrors, many examples can be found in several museum collections
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A SELJUK CAST BRONZE MIRROR
Persia or Anatolia, 12th - 13th century
Of circular shape, the front decorated with for animals (lion?, birds) , between them a ridged boss , on the outer rim with geometric motives, the back plain, 9 cm diam. Rare type.
During the rise of the Seljuq and Turkish dynasties in the 12th - 13th centuries, a large production of circular cast-bronze mirrors can be witnessed. These mirrors not only had a practical function, but also worked as talismans, often bearing benedictory inscriptions and apotropaic symbols and motifs. Given the wide popularity of these mirrors, many examples can be found in several museum collections
I combine shipping , see my other auctions.
This item will be shipped only in the EU.
Make sure that you have a shipping adress in the EU before bidding.
The supplier warrants that they obtained this lot in a legal manner.
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to sell/export this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license, will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about the status of the permits if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Islamic
Century/ Timeframe
12th- 13th century
Name of object
Medieval Seljuq bronze mirror
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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