Islamic Bronze Medieval Khorasan bronze ewer 12th/ 13th Century (No reserve price)
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An Islamic bronze bull's-head ewer from 12th/13th‑century Khorasan, Persia, with a piriform body, a long spout in the form of a stylised animal head, a strap handle, vertical incised bands, and a height of 18.5 cm; original/official and in very good condition.
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A Khorasan bronze bull's head ewer
Persia, 12th/ 13th Century. Seljuk Ghaznavids period,
A bronze ewer with a distinctive design of a piriform body elevated on a short concave foot. The long spout is shaped as a stylized animal head, complete with protruding ears , creating an ornate and functional element. A strap handle seamlessly connects the lower part of the body . This ewer is further decorated with vertical bands of incised decoration concentrated around the upper and lower body. For a similar example, see , Bonham s Islamic and Indian Art, London, 18 October 2016, Lot 60. Size height 18.5 cm; Restorations.
Medieval Islamic art.
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The Ghaznavids started as Turkish slave governors of the Samanids in the Afghanistan area around Ghazna, which became an important cultural centre under their rule. Due to the previous Persian influences, the Turkic Ghaznavids became fully Persianised. Shah Mahmud expanded their empire from India to Iran. The Ghaznavids lost Iran to the Seljuks, and much of Afghanistan to the Gurids who sacked Ghazna in 1151. The capital was moved to Lahore until it was captured by the Ghurids in 1186.
The objects produced under the Ghaznavids often contained a high percentage of tin. Although this type of “high-tin bronze” was difficult to manipulate because of its hardness, it was favoured because of its likeness to silver.
Ghazna was an important centre of metalwork production and culture. The great poet Ferdawsi dedicated his Shahnameh to Mahmud of Ghazna.
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A Khorasan bronze bull's head ewer
Persia, 12th/ 13th Century. Seljuk Ghaznavids period,
A bronze ewer with a distinctive design of a piriform body elevated on a short concave foot. The long spout is shaped as a stylized animal head, complete with protruding ears , creating an ornate and functional element. A strap handle seamlessly connects the lower part of the body . This ewer is further decorated with vertical bands of incised decoration concentrated around the upper and lower body. For a similar example, see , Bonham s Islamic and Indian Art, London, 18 October 2016, Lot 60. Size height 18.5 cm; Restorations.
Medieval Islamic art.
This item will be shipped only in the EU.
Make sure that you have a shipping adress in the EU before bidding.
The Ghaznavids started as Turkish slave governors of the Samanids in the Afghanistan area around Ghazna, which became an important cultural centre under their rule. Due to the previous Persian influences, the Turkic Ghaznavids became fully Persianised. Shah Mahmud expanded their empire from India to Iran. The Ghaznavids lost Iran to the Seljuks, and much of Afghanistan to the Gurids who sacked Ghazna in 1151. The capital was moved to Lahore until it was captured by the Ghurids in 1186.
The objects produced under the Ghaznavids often contained a high percentage of tin. Although this type of “high-tin bronze” was difficult to manipulate because of its hardness, it was favoured because of its likeness to silver.
Ghazna was an important centre of metalwork production and culture. The great poet Ferdawsi dedicated his Shahnameh to Mahmud of Ghazna.
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.
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Culture
Islamic
Century/timeframe
12th/ 13th Century
Name of object
Medieval Khorasan bronze ewer 12th/ 13th Century
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2016
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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