Magic cup, Syria or Djezireh, 18th-19th century Brass umbilicus bowl entirely engraved on both sides with a calligraphic decoration of Koranic verses and religious inscriptions in cursive Arabic naskh and thuluth, arranged in cartouches and poly-lobed medallions, or in bands. On the umbilicus, swirling decoration of several words stemming from the points of a six-pointed star on the convex part, endless knot decoration on the reverse. Diameter: 20.5 cm A Brass Magic or Divination Bowl, Syria or Jezireh, 18th-19th century