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Large Twin-Handled Old or Antique Islamic Ottoman / Persian Repoussé Silver Vase

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A fine large old or antique Islamic silver vase. With twin handles and supported on a pedestal foot. The vase has figural incised decorations to cartouches on both the front and verso. The front cartouche depicts an artist decorating a vase (or perhaps a silversmith) and the opposite depicts a scholar reading. The remaining surface is decorated with Ishafan (Eshafan) style repousse decoration throughout. Bearing an Arabic inscription to the top of the pedestal base and signed with with an Arabic maker's mark and 84 in Arabic for .875 silver fineness. Simply a top-level example of Ottoman or Persian silversmithing! Date: Early to Mid 20th Century (or earlier) Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are some light bends, dings & indentations to the surface, some persistent tarnish here & there. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Signed in Arabic Marks: With an Arabic maker's mark and an 84 in Arabic for .875 silver fineness. Measurements: Height: ca. 17 5/8 in. Width: ca. 8 1/8 in. Depth: ca. 5 1/4 in. Weight: ca. 1270 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    1270 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.63 in (447.81 mm)Width: 8.13 in (206.51 mm)Depth: 5.25 in (133.35 mm)
  • Style:
    British Colonial
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early to Mid 20th Century (or earlier)
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are some light bends, dings & indentations to the surface, some persistent tarnish here & there. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU849315524752
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