This antique stem bowl reflects the extraordinary refinement of historic Islamic metalwork traditions, drawing strong influence from the artistic centers of Persia, where calligraphy, geometry, and floral ornamentation were woven seamlessly into functional objects of daily life. Hand-forged from a copper-alloy body and richly engraved in layered horizontal registers, the vessel features flowing Arabic inscriptions rendered in an elegant Thuluth-style script surrounded by dense arabesque scrollwork and geometric detailing. The softly hammered interior surface preserves the visible marks of hand craftsmanship, while traces of traditional tin lining speak to its original role as a ceremonial or domestic serving vessel. Its time-worn patina and centuries-softened surface lend the bowl a quiet sense of history, embodying both the beauty and utility central to Islamic decorative arts.
$40,000.00
| Dimensions | 16 × 16 × 11 in |
|---|
$40,000.00
| Dimensions | 16 × 16 × 11 in |
|---|