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Seljuk Brass Ewer with Incised Decoration - LK.032, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 11 th Century AD to 13 th Century AD, Dimensions: 9.75" (24.8cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Seljuk, Medium: Brass and Copper. This is a pear-shaped ewer standing on a rather high slopping foot. It has a simple raised collar at the base of the neck. The undulated strap handle consists of a bold palmette finial topped with a knob. The exterior of the body is incised with two horizontal registers of calligraphic scripts stating well-being to the owner. Motifs of harpies, griffins and vases also dominate the surface of the belly of the ewer. These motifs are very common in Seljuk art.
Antiquities
Ancient Near East
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