A SAFAVID FACET IRON DRAGON HEAD

PERIOD	Mid 16th Century
ORIGIN	Ardabil, Persia
DIMENSIONS	18 Cm Standing High
DESCRIPTION:	A Safavid iron dragon cranium metal fixing. With a curved attachment element, the dragon’s mouth is open with a pointed tongue pointed ears, and a fine split-palmette design to the head.
PROVENANCE:	UK private collection since the 1970s, hence Roseberys Auction London
CERTIFICATE:	Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register