A GOLD OVERLAID CARVED STEEL BEGGAR'S BOWL (KASHKUL), SIGNED HAJJI 'ABBAS, QAJAR IRAN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

A GOLD OVERLAID CARVED STEEL BEGGAR'S BOWL (KASHKUL)
SIGNED HAJJI 'ABBAS, QAJAR IRAN, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
Of coco-de-mer form, the main opening with pierced hinged domed cover, a band of gold overlaid inscription cartouches around the waist, signature cartouche on top, underside with concentric medallion
8 ¾in. (22cm.) long

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Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SWISS COLLECTION