ART OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD AND INDIA

AN EARLY QAJAR METAL BOWL, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: £160

Estimated price: £200 - £400

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Description

The exterior is adorned with vertical chased motifs resembling leaf or drop forms, and a band of intricate Arabic calligraphy, engraved in cursive script, encircles the upper section. Just below the rim on the interior, a repeating geometric border of interlaced lozenges and diamonds.

H: 4.4cm

Diameter: 13cm