Bowl

Object number

KM252

Production date

early 17th century

Production place

Iran

Material

metal
tinned copper

Technique

tinned
engraved
hammered

Dimensions

height: 15.2cm
diameter: 28cm

Location

Kelmscott Manor - (on display)

Content description

The body of the bowl is engraved with intricate, repeating arabesque designs. A band beneath the rim bears a verse of Persian poetry in Nastaliq script. Also beneath the rim, and stamped at a later date, is the owner’s lozenge.

Inscriptions

Inscription content

ای صاحب طاس غم فراموشت باد
پیوسته دل مراد در آغوشت باد
تا طاس سپهر باشد و مهره مهر
هر چه از این طاس خوری نوشت باد

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