Tâs, Copper, Engraved, Iran, Fars, XIV Century, Extremely Rare

"Tâs" Basin, in copper engraved on a black bituminous background, with curved base, convex wall and curved opening, with incised decorations and traces of encrustations.
. A band of six rings decorated with flowers, separated by epigraphic cartouches.
Trilobed florets towards the base. This Tâs, originally from Iran and the province of Fars, is dated from the XIVth century like all the objects of his family.
Our model has, during its centuries-old wanderings, been transformed into a cauldron, by bringing it a handle, already very old in wrought and hammered iron, as well as a tinning in the whole bowl.
These containers, strongly decorated with marvelous engravings, were the joy of the collections of princes of this period. Traces of wear, but a breathtaking beauty.
# These objects are present in major collections of Islamic art museums around the world.
Dimensions: Diameter at the neck: 12.8 cm Diameter: 19 cm, Height: 8.5 cm
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