An early 20^th century Iraqi silver and niello dressing table box, circa 1930 signed Baghdad Onaisi (Onaisi Al Fayyadh)

Of cylindrical form with a pull off lid. The lid with a niello scene of palm trees before the Abu Hanifa al in Nu'man, Baghdad and a dhow sailing boat. The sides with camels, palm trees, dhow sailing boats and fishermen in a mashoof. Signed to side.

Diameter – 7.6 cm / 3 inches

Height – 5.5 cm / 2.25 inches

Weight – 154 grams / 4.95 ozt