An early 20^th century Iraqi silver swing handled basket, Baghdad circa 1930, makers mark obscured

Of scalloped lobed form upon four curved feet, the opposable swing handle surmounted by a chased figure of a bird. The scalloped edge with chased and pierced decoration of scrolls. The centre of the basket with flat chased calligraphy including العا all with a shaped cartouche. Partially obscured makers mark to the centre.
Length – 19.9 cm / 7.75 inches

Weight – 248 grams / 7.97 ozt