Lot 101: A SAFAVID TINNED COPPER CALLIGRAPHIC BOWL, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY
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A tinned copper bowl attributed to 17th-century Safavid Persia. The vessel is of globular form with a rounded body, a waisted neck, and a slightly flared, flattened rim. It is constructed from hand-hammered copper with elaborate incised and engraved ornamentation. The decoration is arranged in horizontal registers. The rim features a narrow band of scrolling floral vines. Below this, on the shoulder, is a broad band of Thuluth calligraphy set against a ground of dense foliate scrolls. The main body is decorated with five large polylobed medallions, each containing a central depiction of an animal, possibly a hare or a gazelle, amidst scrolling leaves. These medallions alternate with elongated horizontal cartouches containing geometric interlaced patterns, further interspersed with small six-petaled floral motifs.
H: Approximately 13cm
D: Approximately 21cm
Condition report:
The vessel is in a condition consistent with age and use. There is significant wear to the tinned surface, particularly on the raised areas of the body, revealing the reddish copper underneath and creating a mottled patina. There are some surface scratches, minor indentations, and areas of oxidation throughout. The rim shows some minor irregularities and wear.
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