Lot Essay
The inscription comprises the call to God to bless Muhammad and the twelve Imams.
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IRAN, 17TH CENTURY
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A SAFAVID ENGRAVED COPPER BOWL
IRAN, 17TH CENTURY
Of shallow widely rounded form with flaring mouth, the exterior engraved with a band of nasta'liq inscriptions within quatrefoil cartouches against a floral ground, above a figural band with characters engaged in various activities, surrounded by animals, against a floral background, excellent condition
7½in. (19cm.) diam.
IRAN, 17TH CENTURY
Of shallow widely rounded form with flaring mouth, the exterior engraved with a band of nasta'liq inscriptions within quatrefoil cartouches against a floral ground, above a figural band with characters engaged in various activities, surrounded by animals, against a floral background, excellent condition
7½in. (19cm.) diam.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium
Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.