19th century. Iran or Central Asia. Qajar style. Persian Qajar Dynasty chiselled brass "magic" bowl. Rounded form on short tapering base, the centre marked with a boss, the finely engraved decoration with talismanic inscriptions overall. Such bowls were used for healing with the patient drinking water from the bowl. The magical talismanic/ Koranic scripts would imbue the water with medicinal and healing properties. Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s, formerly acquired in the UK and European Art Market.s; Size: L:38mm / W:133mm ; 203g