Bidspirit auction | A Large Safavid Copper Bowl

A Large Safavid Copper Bowl with Arabic Inscriptions, 17th Century. A Safavid copper bowl, finely engraved with a continuous band of flowing Arabic calligraphy encircling the flared rim, above a register of densely patterned arabesque cartouches and floral motifs. The rounded body tapers into a pronounced splayed foot, also decorated with intricate vegetal designs. The inscriptions are framed within elegant borders, harmoniously balancing script and ornament. H: Approximately 18.5cm D: Approximately 31.5cm Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London lady