Bronze globular jug with feline-head spout, 1100 CE - 1300 CE
Bronze alloy
RL.0901
Delicate globular jug with long neck and spout in the shape of a naturalistic lynx head with pointed ears, pierced almond shaped eyes, angular nostril, spiky fangs projecting from a...
Delicate globular jug with long neck and spout in the shape of a naturalistic lynx head with pointed ears, pierced almond shaped eyes, angular nostril, spiky fangs projecting from a slightly open jaw.
Bronze artefacts with terminating elements such as this spout in the form of either birds or animals, mostly felines, were very popular during the 11th and 12th centuries in Iran.
Bronze artefacts with terminating elements such as this spout in the form of either birds or animals, mostly felines, were very popular during the 11th and 12th centuries in Iran.