White Bronze
Simin Lakpour
"Sefid Ruy" Book


Metal Works in Iran Bastan Museum
Hammered ladle, long broad handle
The lower end is goblet-shaped and handle is terminated by a small spoon.

Khorasan
12th century AD
Height: 9.5 cm (3.8 in)
Rim diameter: 17.3 cm (6.92 in)

Decoration:
In an engraved row below the rim, intertwined scrolls forming succession of circles and triangular leaves are depicted.

Patina:
Wart-like green, brown corrosion and glossy black patches are visible on the entire surface of the bowl.