An early 20^th century Iraqi silver and niello compact, circa 1930 possibly signed Jassim or Hakim

Of octagonal form modelled after a bazuband, the lid with a niello scene of Tomb of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Gilani, Baghdad, within an eight-pointed star reserved with lines and engraved hatching. The reverse with a scene of three dhow sailing boats and a mudhif. Interior lacking mirror. Signed to the reverse.

Length – 5.4 cm / 2.15 inches

Weight – 54 grams / 1.74 ozt