Bidspirit auction | A LARGE ISLAMIC PIERCED BRONZE

A LARGE ISLAMIC PIERCED BRONZE 'ALAM FINIAL, CA. 18TH/19TH CEN. - A large bronze 'Alam, a type of flagpole or, as in this case, the finial of a flagpole. 'Alam were often decorated with openwork text such as the names of prophets, caliphs, or Allah. Islamic World, 18th or 19th century. Dimensions: H: 20 in., (50.8 cm.) Condition: Good overall with a nice patina. Some oxidation in places. No apparent signs of damage.