£600 - £800
AN IMPORTANT TIMURID LEADED BRONZE LADLE END WITH ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY, 15TH CENTURY
This rare and historically significant Timurid leaded bronze ladle end is adorned with intricate Arabic calligraphy featuring prayers. This piece would have been used for pouring large amounts of food during special occasions, reflecting the opulence and ceremonial importance of such gatherings in that era, with the calligraphy encircling the edge, set within a beautifully designed floral pattern that is typical of Timurid art.
16cm Diameters
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