A RARE SAFAVID STEEL COUNTERWEIGHT

PERIOD
 17th Century
ORIGIN
Iran, probably Isfahan
DIMENSIONS:
33cm x 15cm
DESCRIPTION:
A Safavid steel counterweight as part of the steelyard with the magnificent, elongated handle as dragon head terminal with the open mouth and hook ending with a shaped of fowl.
PROVENANCE:
prominent Art vendor & collector Mr Asghar Rostamian.
CERTIFICATE:
Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register.