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.