White Bronze
Simin Lakpour
"Sefid Ruy" Book


Metal Works in Iran Bastan Museum
Hammered bowl, convex bottom, convex body, straight rim

Khorasan
10-11th century AD
Height: 5.9 cm (2.36 in)
Rim diameter: 18.7 cm (7.48 in)

Decoration:
Outer surface is decorated with a row of lozenges bordered by two horizontal parallel lines. Intervals between the lozenges are decorated with hatchings. All the patterns are executed with chisel. The inner bottom of bowl displays two rows of dotted circles.

Patina:
Glossy black stained patches. Un-corroded areas display a brilliant light yellow color.