15th – 16th Century

Spain, Córdoba

24 X 17 Cm, Mounted

Of characteristic form, the faceted round knocker punched and engraved with dots and zig-zag lines, surmounted by a protruding dragon’s head with flaring nostrils and open mouth, mounted on a modern Perspex frame. 

The exterior is beautifully decorated and tuned engraved with the Quranic Kufic inscriptions characters.

Condition:

In good overall condition, some rubbing and knocks, pitting associated with age, as viewed.

Private European Collection

Comes with a certificate from the Art Loss Register