8th C. Islamic Fatimid Brass Attachment - Lion Form
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Ancient Near East, Fatimid Dynasty, ca. 8th to 11th century CE. A fine cast-brass terminal attachment. The body boasts the stylized visage of a lion with ovoid eyes, cupped ears, a petite nose, and a bulbous chin, all in the foreground of a flowing mane. The terminal has a pair of pierced tabs which protrude off the lower edge of the hollow body and enable it to be attached for a decorative presentation. Fine green and brown patina cover the entire composition, though areas of the original golden-brown brass color are still visible in scattered areas. Size: 2.4" L x 1.625" W x 1.25" H (6.1 cm x 4.1 cm x 3.2 cm).
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-private French collection
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#144596
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-private French collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#144596
Condition
Very slight bending to attachment tabs, light softening to some finer details, and minor abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Nice green and brown patina throughout, with scattered areas of original golden-brown brass color visible.
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8th C. Islamic Fatimid Brass Attachment - Lion Form
Estimate $550 - $825
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