Caption

Bowl, Islamic art, Arabic culture, arabesque ornament, calligraphy, Arabic inscriptions, geometric motifs, 19th century, possibly Syria, vessel, height 4.9 cm, diameter 13.3 cm, A shallow metal bowl with a rounded rim sits against a pale gray background, showing a greenish-brass surface with areas of pinkish and silvery inlay. The bowl's exterior features decorative raised and incised patterns with flowing curves and textured hammered areas, incorporating bands of pinkish metal and silvery highlights. The rim appears slightly darker brass, while the interior edge shows a muted green-brown tone. The bowl rests on a reflective surface that creates a soft near-white reflection beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_379

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Keywords

Bowl Islamic art Arabic culture arabesque ornament calligraphy Arabic inscriptions geometric motifs 19th century Syria vessel height 4.9 cm diameter 13.3 cm shallow metal bowl rounded rim sits pale gray background showing greenish-brass surface areas pinkish silvery inlay bowl's exterior features decorative raised incised patterns flowing curves textured hammered areas incorporating bands pinkish metal silvery highlights slightly darker brass interior edge muted green-brown tone bowl rests reflective surface creates soft near-white reflection beneath .