Persia, 18th to early 19th century. The large vessel of goblet form. The sides, base, and cover with lobed reserves showing scholars, craftsmen, hunters, warriors, clerics, and scenes of everyday life, amid floral and geometric decorations. The interior of the bowl with a large central village scene with villagers, guards, two of which are on horseback, and livestock, framed by reserves with decorative floral and geometric designs as well as an elaborate openwork foliate pattern. The cover with a lotus-shaped finial decorated with scrolling leafy vines. Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of age and wear. Provenance: Polish private collection. Weight: 15.9 kg Dimensions: Height 80 cm, Diameter 48 cm