Dish, cast brass, with engraved decoration of interlocking hares, possibly Khurasan, Iran, 1180-1220
Title
Dish
Object Type
Dish
Brief Description
Dish, cast brass, with engraved decoration of interlocking hares, possibly Khurasan, Iran, 1180-1220
Materials and Techniques
Cast and turned brass with engraved decoration. Patina: extensive patches of red oxide on the underside indicating the piece was excavated. Otherwise olive patina veering to spotty dark brown. Some traces of black composition possibly added later. Traces of lead soldering, showing legs to have been added and subsequently knocked off.