A scarce Islamic brass basin profusely applied with silver and copper Islamic texts separated by roundels of foliage. From Syria or Cairo, 19th century. Zebrowski remarks on the scarcity of basins compared with other forms of Islamic metalware.

14.3/8 inches ( 36.5 cm) diameter. In fine condition with only signs of careful use.

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