An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello small box, Omara circa 1930

An early 20^th century Iraqi silver and niello small box, Omara circa 1930

Of circular form with a pull off lid, the lid nielloed with a scene of a dhow sailing boat between palm trees, the sides with a caravan of camels, boatmen in a gufa and a mashoof, as well as dhow sailing boats. Unsigned.

Diameter – 4.6 cm / 1.75 inches

Weight – 34 grams / 1.09 ozt