An Umayyad bronze ewer, Egypt, circa 8th century

Margin Scheme

Auction Closed

October 23, 01:24 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

the body of faceted spherical form on flared foot, with slender faceted neck, S-shaped handle with spherical finials

15.9cm. height

Acquired by Colonel John Gordon, IV of Cluny (c.1776-1858), by repute

Thence by descent

The form of this ewer, with its faceted spherical body and sharply angled handle, is typical of a small group of early bronze ewers. Two further examples are in the British Museum (inv. no.1894,0517.4) and the MET (acc.no.49.49).

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