An early to mid-20^th century Iraqi silver and niello bowl, circa 1940

Of compressed circular form with a moulded rim, the sides with niello decoration of the Mosque of the great Imam Abu Hanifa al in Nu'man, Baghdad, the Taq Kasra (Ruins of Ctesiphon), two mudhif, boatman in a gufa as well as camels and sailing boats.

Diameter – 16 cm / 6.25 inches

Weight – 231 grams / 7.43 ozt