An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello bowl, circa 1930 signed Omara Salih

Of gufa compressed circular shape with an applied wire rim. The exterior with a nielloed scene of the Taq Kasra (Ruins of Ctesiphon), with river scenes of dhow sailing boats, a boatman in a gufa, and a figure with three camels. Signed to the side.

Diameter – 10.5 cm / 4.1 inches

Weight – 135 grams / 4.34 ozt