An early 20^th century Iraqi silver and niello tea strainer, circa 1920-30 signed Omara, Zahroon

Circular form with a hemispherical bowl with drill pierced interior. The surround of bowl with nielloed decoration of camels with walkers, horses with riders, palm treed and dhow sailing boats. The handle with a dhow sailing boat. Signed to the handle.

Length – 18.3 cm / 7.2 inches

Weight – 84 grams / 2.7 ozt