Bidspirit auction | AN UMAYYAD BRONZE EWER

AN UMAYYAD BRONZE EWER - Syria, Ca. AD Mid 8th-10th century . A bronze ewer with a pear-shaped body, decorated with an inscription. The body of the ewer tapers into a narrow neck and wide, uplifted spout. The ewer sits on a high foot and features a curved handle with thumb support. Size: 265mm x 150mm; Weight: 785gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s.