A 19th Century Kashkul "Beggar's Bowl" in an irregular shape, suspended from a hand made chain, metal unknown, the entire surface embellished with hand hammered relief scenes of Ali and Fatima, 7-1/2"W x 2-1/2"D x 5-1/2"H, with out the chain. Used by Sufi holy-men to hold donations.
This kashkul copies the shape of a type of double coconut from the Seychelles regularly washed up on Iranian beaches. Its decoration includes a group of mystics and religious Persian poetry.
100/200 Sold $34.50
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