Bonhams 1793 : A Khorasan copper-inlaid brass Bucket Persia, 12th Century

of bulbous form with flattened rim and swing handle, standing on a splayed foot, with incised and inlaid decoration, the body with a frieze of three bands, from the top, inscriptions on a scrolling floral ground interspersed with medallions containing birds, medallions with signs of the zodiac, a narrow band of inscriptions interspersed with miniature medallions
17.5 cm. high

Sold for £4,200 inc. premium