The Cup of Joy | A Masterpiece of Judaica & Islamic Arts from The Silk Road

The Cup of Joy | A Masterpiece of Judaica & Islamic Arts from The Silk Road

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The Cup of Joy | A Masterpiece of Judaica & Islamic Arts from The Silk Road

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October 29, 02:05 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000,000 - 5,000,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Silver Cup with Arabic and Hebrew inscriptions, engraved and inlaid with niello, height: 3.5 inches (90 mm), circumference: 5 inches (125 mm)

 

Eastern Khurasan, 11th-12th century

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