An engraved deep copper bowl, Deccan, dated...

An engraved deep copper bowl, Deccan, dated 1037AH/1627-28AD, of compressed globular form with wide everted rim, engraved to the well with a central roundel containing a wheel of radiating palmette motifs surrounded by five fish, the rim with a frieze of six pole medallions variously containing vegetal interlace; a hare and other quadrupeds; and an owner's inscription, 34.5cm diam. Inscriptions: 'Its owner Haji Reza, year AH 1037/AD 1627-28'. Provenance: Private Collection of Alexander 'Sandy