29th Oct, 2021 14:00

Islamic & Indian Art

 
  Lot 487
 

AN ENGRAVED TINNED COPPER LIDDED QAJAR BOWL
Qajar Iran, dated 1279 AH (1862)

AN ENGRAVED TINNED COPPER LIDDED QAJAR BOWL
Qajar Iran, dated 1279 AH (1862)

Of circular shape, resting on a flat plain base, the body plain too except for a continuous epigraphic band quoting Sonnet 5 of Hafez below the rim, the lid to match densely engraved with calligraphic cartouches in bold nasta'liq script against a vegetal ring-punched ground in the centre and with polylobed floral medallions around the shoulders, 27.5cm diam. and 12.5cm high.

Chiswick Auctions, 16 July 2019, lot 188.

Sold for £875

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