A large early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello bowl, circa 1930 signed Omara wa Saad

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, two mudif, a boatman in a gufa, and two figures with three camels. Signed to the side.

Diameter – 18.5 cm / 7.25 inches

Weight – 303 grams / 9.74 ozt