 Carved Steatite Stone Bowl, Meshad Iran, ca. 1810 |
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Item No. |
5344 | |
Description: |
A steatite stone bowl from Meshad, Iran ca. 1810. Carved from one piece of stone with cartouches of affronting birds and calligraphy. Entire surface elaborately done in arabesque motifs with animal combat scenes and fantastic foliage. Circumference of base with recurring paisley design. | |
Size: |
Diameter: 11 3/4 (30 cm) | |
Period: |
19th century | |
Condition: |
One break with old repair. | |
| - sold | ||
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