12th-14th century AD. A hemispherical bronze bowl with chamfered rim, outer face with a band of low-relief foliage between two bands of Kufic text, inner face with band of running hares between two bands of Kufic text and central interlace panel. 5.5 kg, 47cm (18 1/2"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection.