An Iraqi Silver Niello Work Cylindrical Box, 20th Century....
An Iraqi Silver Niello Work Cylindrical Box, 20th Century.
A cylindrical silver box, decorated with niello work. The exterior features finely incised and blackened scenes of palm trees, camels, sailing boats, and architectural monuments, evoking the landscapes of the Tigris and Euphrates.
H: Approximately 9cm
D: Approximately 6.5cm
128g
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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An Iraqi Silver Niello Work Cylindrical Box, 20th Century.
A cylindrical silver box, decorated with niello work. The exterior features finely incised and blackened scenes of palm trees, camels, sailing boats, and architectural monuments, evoking the landscapes of the Tigris and Euphrates.
H: Approximately 9cm
D: Approximately 6.5cm
128g
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.