RARE ISLAMIC SELJUK BRONZE ROSEWATER SPRINKLER GOLAPASH
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A RARE ANCIENT ISLAMIC SELJUK BRONZE PERFUME BOTTLE (Golabpash) TRANSOXIANA OR KHORASAN, CIRCA10TH/11TH CENTURY, Of Extremely Fine Quality. It has a globular body, a splayed cylindrical foot, an almost flat shoulder, anarrow neck and a tall straight mouth. Around the mouth are six-bosses. These knobs, which are moulded on the upper cylindricalrim, are reminiscent of Sassanian-style silver ware. Note: A very similar rosewater sprinkler can be seen in the David Collection inCopenhagen, cf. von Folsach, K. Art from the World of Islam, 2001: p.310, no. 491 – (LO.678)The present rose water sprinkler(Golabpash) was made in the 10th or 11th century in Khorasan & Persia. It was used for spraying toilet waters. It is characterized bya pretty drop decor, which not only has a decorative component, but also improves the grip.The rose water sprinkler shows somesigns of age. The underside is missing, and, originally, the opening was covered with a sort of strainer. The height is 15.5 cm, andthe weight is approximately 325 grams.
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Extremely Fine Quality
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RARE ISLAMIC SELJUK BRONZE ROSEWATER SPRINKLER GOLAPASH
Estimate $700 - $1,000
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