An early to mid-20^th century Iraqi silver and niello cigarette case, circa 1930-40

of curved rectangular form with rounded corners. The front nielloed with a scene of the Abu Hanifa al in Nu'man, Baghdad, with a dhow sailing boats. The obverse with the Taq Kasra (Ruins of Ctesiphon) and two camels. Signed to the front.

Length – 10.4 cm / 4.1 inches

Weight – 137 grams / 4.4 ozt