AN EXTRAORDINARY SAFAVID BRONZE BELL

PERIOD
17th Century
ORIGIN
Iran Isfahan
DIMENSIONS
 
DESCRIPTION:
The heavily cast hemispherical bell engraved with Islamic arabesques and Calligraphic Medallions and floral motifs. The Throne verse and the name of ‘Ali repeated Out Loudly & intensity around the House Of Strength (Known as Zoorkhaneh). Top Dome Engraved with arabesques & Motifs to the Lower base of the bell is engraved By inscribing the name of “God The Most Gracious The Most Merciful (is Known as bismi-llahi r-rahmani-r-rahim).
PROVENANCE:
 
CERTIFICATE:
Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register