Western Asia, probably made in Khorasan, eastern Persian (Iran) and western Afghanistan, Seljuk (Seljuq) period, ca. 1037 to 1194 CE. A cast brass vessel, likely for storing kohl - the ancient cosmetic used for lining the eyes of both men and women, presenting an ovoid body with a long tubular neck, all supported by four legs with angled feet. The vessel is simple yet elegant with subtle details - tiered bands at the upper end of the neck, a flared rim, a curved shoulder marrying the vessel body and the tubular neck, as well as rounded borders framing the upper ends of each foot. Size: 3.5" W x 5.875" H (8.9 cm x 14.9 cm)

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-New Material Culture, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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#143387

Normal surface wear commensurate with age. A few casting flaws. Deposits particularly in crevices. Nice warm patina.