An engraved copper alloy bowl

An engraved copper alloy bowl, Safavid or Zand Iran, 17th-18th century, on round base, squat, near flat shoulders with simplified scrollwork, flaring neck and rim with inscriptions in loose nasta'liq script interspersed with quatrefoils, the body with trefoils and hanging palmettes, 21 cm. diam at base Provenance: Gifted to the vendor 50 years ago by Sir Tom Hickinbotham, Governor of Aden 1951-1956

Kategori

Islamic art

Plats

London

Mått

21 cm