Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
A Khurasan repoussé bronze zodiac boss, Persia, 12th century
Auction Closed
October 26, 12:30 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
of rounded form, with a raised central boss, decorated in repoussé with a band of overlapping cartouches filled with the signs of the zodiac encircling a central medallion with lions and palmettes, the rim with a band of foliate scrolls and running quadrupeds
28.1cm. diam.
Ex-collection Nasli M. Heeramaneck, New York (1902-71).
Christie's London, 15 October 2002, lot 196.
Christie's London, 15 October 2002, lot 196.