LARGE COLLECTION OF KHORASAN ENGRAVED TRAYS AND DISHES

Ca. AD 1200 - 1300 A group of engraved copper-alloy vessels, comprising four rectangular trays, a bucket, a bowl and three smaller dishes. The trays have broad, raised borders surrounding recessed, chamfered octagonal fields, engraved with ornamental roundels, bands of Arabic calligraphy and interlaced geometric motifs. The bucket has a deep body fitted with a handle, and the larger bowl has a rounded base and plain interior. The three smaller dishes have flat bases and flaring sides. Size: 30-330mm x 90-210mm; Weight: 2.7kg Provenance: Private London collection; ex French art market, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:$2,661.53

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