11th Jun, 2021 11:00
Silver & Objects of Vertu
An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello cigarette case, Basra circa 1920
An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello cigarette case, Basra circa 1920
Of rectangular form with rounded corners, the front with a niello scene of the Tomb of Ezra above a band with a camel, and a boat with palm trees, with BASRAH. The obverse with a scene of a dhow sailing boat.
Length – 8.5 cm / 3.5 inches
Weight – 98 grams / 3.15 ozt
Sold for £300
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