Lot Essay
The Arabic inscriptions read Al-Salama ('Peace') and Al-Tamma ('Plenitude'). The Hebrew inscription gives the place of manufacture: Damascus.
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DAMASCUS, SYRIA, DATED 1928
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A FINE SILVER AND COPPER-OVERLAID VASE
DAMASCUS, SYRIA, DATED 1928
Of baluster form, the decoration consisting of large calligraphic cartouches in thuluth interspersed with lobed medallions with Hebrew inscriptions between registers of interlocked strap work, the flaring mouth with rising and hanging palmettes
17 ¼in. (43.8cm.) high
DAMASCUS, SYRIA, DATED 1928
Of baluster form, the decoration consisting of large calligraphic cartouches in thuluth interspersed with lobed medallions with Hebrew inscriptions between registers of interlocked strap work, the flaring mouth with rising and hanging palmettes
17 ¼in. (43.8cm.) high
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