Footed Cup, second half 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Brass; cast, engraved, and inlaid with black compound, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Metal, Tall footed cups appear to have been popular during the Mongol period and are often illustrated in scrolls and miniature paintings. The Chinese gold cup, which was excavated in Inner Mongolia, and the Iranian brass cup are comparable in proportions and decoration, with the lotus flower enclosed in medallions being a common motif
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Footed Cup, second half 14th century, Attributed, Iran, Brass, cast, engraved, inlaid, black compound, H, 6 5/8, 16.8 cm, Metal, Tall footed, cups, popular, Mongol period, illustrated, scrolls, miniature paintings, Chinese gold, cup, excavated, Inner Mongolia, Iranian brass, comparable, proportions, decoration, lotus flower, enclosed, medallions, common motif
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