White Bronze
Simin Lakpour
"Sefid Ruy" Book


Metal Works in Iran Bastan Museum
Hammered bowl, convex body, in-turned rim

Khorasan
10-11th century AD
Height: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)
Rim diameter: 23.6 cm (9.44 in)

Decoration:
Outer surface entirely ornamented with dotted circles, arranged in horizontal rows, triplet clusters and flowers with numerous petals. These dotted circles are repeated on the inside in a horizontal row and triplet clusters.

Patina:
Glossy black stained patches and wart-like green and red corrosion. The bottom is broken and missing. Broken edges are sharp.