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A RARE ISLAMIC TIMURID/SAFAVID KASHKUL 17TH CENTURY

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A RARE ISLAMIC TIMURID/SAFAVID KASHKUL 17TH CENTURY
A VERY RARE ISLAMIC TIMURID OR SAFAVID TINNED COPPER KASHKUL ( ASCET'S BOWL ),NORTH EAST IRAN,
PROBABLY CIRCA 16TH/17TH CENTURY, One of the Finest Timurid/Safavid Works.Of typical boat shape with raised ends terminating in
stylised Shape, the sides finely engraved with a band of naskh inscription above a band of meandering vine emerging from a central
palmette, the lowest register with a dense design of cloud bands interlacing with floral vine issuing lotus flowers, the slightly everted
rim with later owner's inscription in nasta'liq, the base of the interior with a circular design of repeating palmettes, very slight rubbing
of tinning. The boat-shaped vessel with engraved inscription around the rim, with dropping cusped medallions of floral arabesques,
eight inscribed cartouches above the base, owner's inscription. the ends with ring attachments and chain.