AN IRAQI SILVER SWING-HANDLED BASKET Baghdad, Iraq, 20th century
AN IRAQI SILVER SWING-HANDLED BASKET
Baghdad, Iraq, 20th century
Of compressed circular form, the sides finely chased with bands of scrolling foliage and flowerheads within geometric borders, beneath a shaped and scalloped rim, fitted with a plain arched swing handle; struck to the underside with four Arabic marks including maker's mark, assay mark for Baghdad plus Iraqi silver standard mark.
6.4cm x 12cm diameter; 233.5g
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AN IRAQI SILVER SWING-HANDLED BASKET
Baghdad, Iraq, 20th century
Of compressed circular form, the sides finely chased with bands of scrolling foliage and flowerheads within geometric borders, beneath a shaped and scalloped rim, fitted with a plain arched swing handle; struck to the underside with four Arabic marks including maker's mark, assay mark for Baghdad plus Iraqi silver standard mark.
6.4cm x 12cm diameter; 233.5g
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