Magic cup, North Africa or Near East, 19th century Circular talismanic bowl with central umbilicus, made of hammered copper alloy and engraved over its entire surface with Arabic inscriptions and numerals arranged in friezes, within arcatures, medallions or poly-lobed cartouches. In the center of the umbilicus is engraved the Seal of Solomon, containing the name of Allah. On the outer wall runs the Verse of the Throne, Qur'an, II, 255. Diameter: 20 cm Slight dents, traces of oxidation.