Lot 179: A MAMLUK VENETO-SARACENIC SILVER INLAID BRASS DISH, SYRIA OR EGYPT, 15TH CENTURY

A circular Middle Eastern dish of brass construction, featuring dense damascene-style silver inlay. The top surface is decorated with multiple concentric bands containing intricate foliate arabesques, scrolling rinceaux, and interlocking geometric patterns. The outermost band is composed of a repeating motif that mimics calligraphic script. The centre of the dish features a circular medallion with a dense scrolling pattern. The dish has a shallow profile with a slightly raised rim and sits on a low, integrated foot ring. The underside shows concentric circular lines from the turning process and a small central point. 

Diameter: 17cm.