EGYPT OR SYRIA, LATE 15TH CENTURY
细节
A VENETO-SARACENIC SILVER INLAID AND ENGRAVED BRASS BOWL AND COVER
EGYPT OR SYRIA, LATE 15TH CENTURY
Of hemispherical form with pronounced rim, the exterior overlaid with silver forming a dense pattern of interlocking geometric shapes interspersed with knots and T-fret design, a band of silver dividing the main band from the base, the rim with a band of interlocking S-shapes, the lid with similar geometric pattern and outer band of floral meander, the interior of bowl engraved with central roundel composed of six fish, the design repeated in the interior of the lid and inlaid with silver, slight rubbing, much of silver inlay lost
5¼in. (13.5cm.)diam.
EGYPT OR SYRIA, LATE 15TH CENTURY
Of hemispherical form with pronounced rim, the exterior overlaid with silver forming a dense pattern of interlocking geometric shapes interspersed with knots and T-fret design, a band of silver dividing the main band from the base, the rim with a band of interlocking S-shapes, the lid with similar geometric pattern and outer band of floral meander, the interior of bowl engraved with central roundel composed of six fish, the design repeated in the interior of the lid and inlaid with silver, slight rubbing, much of silver inlay lost
5¼in. (13.5cm.)diam.