A large Mamluk Revival gold-inlaid silver Tray
A large Mamluk Revival gold-inlaid silver Tray
Syria, 19th Century
of circular form with raised flattened rim, profusely engraved and decorated in gold overlay with a central roundel containing a series of arches containing standing figures and arabesques, the border with paired lions and sheep, surrounded by a band containing a series of cartouches containing inscriptions, perching birds and quadrupeds in combat, the rim with further inscription-filled cartouches
67.5 cm. diam.; 4680 g.
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A large Mamluk Revival gold-inlaid silver Tray
Syria, 19th Century
of circular form with raised flattened rim, profusely engraved and decorated in gold overlay with a central roundel containing a series of arches containing standing figures and arabesques, the border with paired lions and sheep, surrounded by a band containing a series of cartouches containing inscriptions, perching birds and quadrupeds in combat, the rim with further inscription-filled cartouches
67.5 cm. diam.; 4680 g.