IRAN, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY

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A FINE SAFAVID COPPER-ALLOY DISH
IRAN, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
With radiating calligraphic and figural decoration
11 5/8in. (29.6cm.) diam.

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Lot Essay

The centre of the dish is inscribed with the name Muhammad Reza 'Abduh. The calligraphic medallions on the sides give the name of Ustadh Khusraw (perhaps the Poet Amir Khusraw?). Around the rim are praises to the Twelve Imams.

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