Bidspirit auction | A PAIR OF ENGRAVED BRASS

A PAIR OF ENGRAVED BRASS BOWLS, POSSIBLY SELJUK - Possibly Seljuk, Ca. 11th - 12th century AD . A pair of brass bowls, shaped in an annular form, each features intricate incised designs of Kufic script surrounding a central tondo that depicts a mythical creature known as the Buraq, along with two peacocks. Each bowl sits on a slightly rounded base, with elegant walls that slant inward, leading up to a flared rim. Scroll and foliate motifs embellish the spaces between the script and around the Buraq. The Buraq, believed to be the creature that carried the prophet Muhammad to heaven, is traditionally represented with the body of a horse, the wings of a bird, and the face of a human, typically that of a female.For similar see: Islamic Metalworks from Afghanistan, The documentation of Ismeo, Italian archaeological Mission, V. Laviola, Plate 17, cat. 44Size: 155-175mm x 25-30mm; Weight: 905gProvenance: Previous property of an Islamic art professional. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.