A STEEL BOWL WITH SILVER OVERLAID DECORATION Syria,...
A STEEL BOWL WITH SILVER OVERLAID DECORATION
Syria, late 19th century
Of compressed globular shape, with plain base and straight circular rim, the steel exterior acid etched with geometric star motifs filled in with vegetal tendrils and arabesque designs, four octagonal cartouches with calligraphy in thuluth script, evidence of punched inlay marks on the outlines of the design, 15cm diam. and 12cm high.
Provenance: UK private collection since 1980s.
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A STEEL BOWL WITH SILVER OVERLAID DECORATION
Syria, late 19th century
Of compressed globular shape, with plain base and straight circular rim, the steel exterior acid etched with geometric star motifs filled in with vegetal tendrils and arabesque designs, four octagonal cartouches with calligraphy in thuluth script, evidence of punched inlay marks on the outlines of the design, 15cm diam. and 12cm high.
Provenance: UK private collection since 1980s.
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