A small Qajar coco-de-mer begging bowl (kashkul) and an engraved brass inkwell...

A small Qajar coco-de-mer begging bowl (kashkul) and an engraved brass inkwell

Iran, 19th century

the kashkul in the form of a nut with an opening at the top, carved in relief with a pole medallion containing a floral spray on the bottom, flanked by cartouches containing inscription, above a band of inscription filled cartouches, the rim with a bird and a lion's head, with suspension loops and chain, 12.5 cm. long; the lidded inkwell of cylindrical form with openwork oval cartouches alternating with cartouches containing figures,

8.3cm. high

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