AN ENGRAVED TINNED COPPER LIDDED SAFAVID BOWL, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY
Of circular shape, resting on a flat plain base, the body plain, except for a continuous calligraphic band below the rim, the lid to match, densely engraved with calligraphic cartouches against a vegetal ring-punched ground and with poly lobed floral medallions.
12.5 cm. height, 28 cm. diam.