Bidspirit auction | A GHAZNAVID BRONZE BOWL

A GHAZNAVID BRONZE BOWL - Ca. 10th - 11th century AD . A bronze bowl of hemispherical form. The gently sloping interior features a subtle central recess, marked with a circular motif of dotted engraving. The exterior of the bowl is adorned with deeply incised architectural arches, interspersed with a sequence of small circular rosettes and linear bands, creating a rhythmic visual effect. The upper register features a horizontal frieze of geometric detailing, reinforcing the structured aesthetic of Ghaznavid metalwork.For similar see: Islamic Metalworks from Afghanistan, The documentation of Ismeo, Italian archaeological Mission, V. Laviola, fig. 26, cat. 62.Size: 190mm x 80mm; Weight: 460gProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.