11th-early 12th century
H. 3.3 x Diam. 12.4 cm (1 5/16 x 4 7/8 in.)
Shirley Nye, New York, NY, gift to HUAM Shirley Nye purchased from Blitz Oriental Art, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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