A SILVER-INLAID BIDRI "MAGIC" COVERED BOWL
A SILVER-INLAID BIDRI "MAGIC" COVERED BOWL

BIDAR, DECCAN, INDIA, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A SILVER-INLAID BIDRI "MAGIC" COVERED BOWL
BIDAR, DECCAN, INDIA, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of rounded form on short slightly splayed foot, with everted rim, the cavetto with bands of Qur'anic verses in naskh script, the exterior and the lid with a lattice of lobed medallions encompassing stylised floral motifs, the lid possibly associated, in good condition
4¼in. (10.8cm.) high; 5 3/8in. (13.5cm.) diam.

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