Kashkûl alms bowl, Iran qâjâr, signed and dated 1333 H / 191 - Lot 200

Kashkûl alms bowl, Iran qâjâr, signed and dated 1333 H / 1914 Carved coco de mer bowl with champlevé and engraved decoration. The top is decorated in imitation of an Ottoman tughra, with the date 1333 H / 1914 and the name of the sculptor Taher [?]. On the sides, frieze of oblong epigraphic cartouches inscribed with ôdes by Hafez about 'Alî, again indicating the date 1333 H and framed by a braided frieze and a frieze of squares on the tip. Under the shell, a poly-lobed medallion decorated with vegetal foliage and flanked by four appendages with large blossoming flowers. With its suspension chain composed of four strands of mesh and a perforation serving as a spout. Length: 24 cm Chain slightly rusted. Provenance: Maison Tarazi collection.