MEDIEVAL ISLAMIC ROCK CRYSTAL CHALICE

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ART OF ASIA- FROM ANTIQUITY TO PRESENT DAY

By Apollo Art Auctions

Jul 26, 2020

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  Ca. 900-1200 AD. Medieval Islamic. Rock crystal chalice with flaring step supporting a flat-bottom bowl with inward tapering body and everted rim. The exterior retains traces of painted geometric or pseudo-calligraphic decoration. Rock crystal vessels are typical of Fatimid Egypt (10-12th centuries) but are exceptional example of the lapidary art, ground from a blank over many hours of laborious work on a material which is susceptible to sudden breakage. Rock crystal worked in Islamic lands were highly sought-after luxury commodities across the Mediterranean and beyond. These objects were particularly desired by European customers as many pieces are known from church treasuries in Western Europe. Good condition. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market. Size: H:70.5mm / W:60mm ; 184g
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