A RARE SAFAVID TINNED-COPPER KASHKUL (BEGGAR'S BOWL), PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY

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A Safavid-period copper kashkul of traditional boat-shaped form. The vessel features a central horizontal band of calligraphic script, likely Persian poetry, reserved against a densely worked ground of scrolling floral and foliate motifs. The lower half of the bowl is covered in an intricate pattern of interlocking arabesques and flower heads. The bowl is flanked at each end by terminals modelled as dragon heads with open maws, each accented with small inset turquoise cabochons. A narrow border of scrolling vine and flower motifs runs along the rim. The vessel sits upon an integral, low-lobed foot. The base features a centrally positioned, incised cartouche in a scalloped mandorla shape containing several lines of Persian or Arabic script, likely a maker's signature or ownership mark.

H: Approximately 24cm

D: Approximately 39.5cm

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A RARE SAFAVID TINNED-COPPER KASHKUL (BEGGAR'S BOWL), PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY

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