Magic cup, Near East, 19th century Brass talismanic bowl with central umbilicus, engraved with friezes of religious inscriptions in cursive Arabic under the lip and at the base of the umbilicus, medallions, cartouches and arcatures decorated with magic squares. The central part of the umbilicus is adorned with the Seal of Solomon and on the outer wall, under the lip, runs the Verse of the Throne (Qur'an, II, 255). Diameter: 19.6 cm Small traces of wear under the base, slight dents and traces of oxidation, piece gilded?