Caption

Bowl, Decoration with braid and stylized Arabic inscriptions in cartouches; punched background. Arabic inscriptions; calligraphy; geometric motifs. Early 20th century. Middle East, possibly Palestine. Vessel; height 4.7 cm, diameter 5.5 cm., A decorative metal bowl on a pedestal with a rounded basin and flared foot, showing ornate raised circular medallions and panel decorations around the exterior. The surface displays worn gilding with visible patches of exposed darker metal and areas of brownish patina. The decorative motifs include raised textured dots and curving raised lines highlighted in a silvery-white inlay and bordered by a reddish-brown trim. The foot and lower stem show horizontal banding and worn gold areas over a darker brown base. The background is a neutral pale gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A24_114

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.0Mb (842.3Kb) / 14.4in x 12.4in / 4308 x 3733 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bowl Decoration braid stylized Arabic inscriptions cartouches punched background Arabic inscriptions calligraphy geometric motifs Early 20th century Middle East Palestine Vessel height 4.7 cm diameter 5.5 cm decorative metal bowl pedestal rounded basin flared foot showing ornate raised circular medallions panel decorations exterior surface displays worn gilding visible patches exposed darker metal areas brownish patina decorative motifs include textured dots curving lines highlighted silvery-white inlay bordered reddish-brown trim foot lower stem horizontal banding worn gold areas darker brown base background neutral pale gray.