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Islamic Bronze Bucket - AMD.218, Origin: Central Asia, Circa: 1000 AD to 1100 AD, Dimensions:4.7" (11.9cm) high x 4.7" (11.9cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Medium: Bronze, Metalwork in the Near East has always enjoyed a prestige beyond that of the other applied arts such as textiles and ceramics. Major pieces were especially commissioned and often bear dedication to the princes and nobles for whom they were made. Their very durability and impressive appearance give them a high standing and dignity all their own.
Antiquities
Ancient Near East
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