Mamluk Gilt Bronze Bowl, Egypt or Syria, 15th–16th Century

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Engraved bowl with benedictory Kufic rim band
Of deep form with curved edges, engraved to the interior with a central … Read more Engraved bowl with benedictory Kufic rim band
Of deep form with curved edges, engraved to the interior with a central floral leafy roundel, the rim with a band of angular Kufic inscription.

Inscriptions: al-'izz wa al-salamah wa al-sa'adah wa al-kamal li-sahibihi — 'Glory and prosperity, happiness and health to its owner'.

Reference: ART3005644
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From The Orient Gates: four generations of the Harb family, Damascene artisans and antique dealers since the 1870s, heirs of the painter Abou Sobhi Al-Tinawi (Muhammad Harb). Every piece is examined, restored and documented in our family ateliers. A certificate of authenticity accompanies every piece.
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Origin: Egypt or Syria
Period: 15th–16th century
Materials: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 22 cm; Height: 8.5 cm See less