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

of rectangular form, with a hinged strut back, applied cut section paper holder to reverse. The front with a finely nielloed scene of two boatmen pushing a boat with setting poles, a covered section with a seated figure. Signed to the upper left.

Height – 7.3 cm / 2.9 inches

Weight – 49 grams / 1.58 ozt