Seljuk Mount Hook

Culture: Anatolia

Period: 10th-12th century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 8.9 cm x 5.3 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 6072

Provenance: German private collection Anstock, acquired before 1965.

Condition: Intact

Description: The hook with its abundantly decorated retaining plate is influenced by the early Islamic design, but probably it was used in the Byzantine culture region. The richly ornamented plate with a lotus blossom decoration was mounted with four rivets. The separately made hook depicts a dragon head with a wide open mouth.