Lot Essay
The nasta'liq inscription is a poem about the properties of this vessel which was intended for sweetmeats. It is dedicated to its owner Mirak ibn Mir Dust.
SAFAVID PERSIA EARLY 17TH CENTURY
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A TINNED COPPER BOWL
SAFAVID PERSIA EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Of flattened globular form, with everted rim, the body engraved below the rim with a band of nasta'liq within cartouches, the sides covered with finely engraved arabesque interlace within the cartouches, the everted rim with a band of trefoils, rubbing to high points, one small area of damage
9in. (22.5cm.) diam.
SAFAVID PERSIA EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Of flattened globular form, with everted rim, the body engraved below the rim with a band of nasta'liq within cartouches, the sides covered with finely engraved arabesque interlace within the cartouches, the everted rim with a band of trefoils, rubbing to high points, one small area of damage
9in. (22.5cm.) diam.