RARE SELJUK COPPER EWER WITH LION THUMB SUPPORT

Ca. 12th century AD A copper ewer of a wide globular body, resting on a low ring base. The neck is cylindrical with a collared band, an elongated neck with a flared rim. The spout protrudes from just below the shoulder and a strap handle with a recumbent lion connects the mid-body with a rim.
Size: L:285mm / W:215mm ; 1.61kg
Provenance: Private London family collection; formed between 1970-2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.
2000
Estimate: GBP 3000 - 6000