Caption

Bowl, early 20th century, Palestine, Middle East. Vessel, height 4.7 cm, diameter 5.5 cm. Islamic art; Arabic inscriptions and calligraphy; decoration with braid and stylized Arabic inscriptions in cartouches; punched background; geometric motifs., The image shows a metal goblet with a rounded bowl on a flared stem and base, featuring decorative raised patterns around the bowl. The surface displays worn metallic tones including gold, brass, copper, and silver, with areas of darker brown patina and patches where the finish is rubbed. The decorative panels have textured dot backgrounds and braided raised motifs in a silvery color outlined with a reddish-copper accent, and the interior of the bowl shows a scratched golden surface. The base reflects the same gold and brown wear, and the object sits on a neutral pale gray background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A24_119

License type

Rights managed

Available size

46.0Mb (1.0Mb) / 14.4in x 12.4in / 4308 x 3733 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bowl early 20th century Palestine Middle East Vessel height 4.7 cm diameter 5.5 cm Islamic art Arabic inscriptions calligraphy decoration braid stylized Arabic inscriptions cartouches punched background geometric motifs image metal goblet rounded bowl flared stem base featuring decorative raised patterns bowl surface displays worn metallic tones gold brass copper silver areas darker brown patina patches finish rubbed decorative panels textured dot backgrounds braided motifs silvery color outlined reddish-copper accent interior scratched golden surface base reflects brown wear object sits neutral pale gray background.