Ca. 1100-1200 AD. A bronze jug with a cylindrical body, flat shoulder, and tubular neck culminating in an upward-angled spout and ear-shaped handle. The exterior of the item is extensively decorated with intricate incised decoration and calligraphy, as well as repousse decorative motifs on the neck. The Seljuk dynasty was a prominent medieval Muslim dynasty that ruled over various parts of the Islamic world from the 11th to the 14th centuries. During their reign, the Seljuks patronized and developed many arts and crafts, including metalworking. The Seljuk metalworkers were particularly renowned for their production of intricately decorated jugs, which were used for both practical and decorative purposes.Size: L:370mm / W:180mm ; 1.46kgProvenance: Acquired from Acquired from M.A ; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market before 2000.