{"product_id":"mamluk-brass-bowl-with-silver-inlay-and-arabic-calligraphy","title":"Mamluk Brass Bowl with Silver Inlay and Arabic Calligraphy","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and exceptional example of Mamluk era metalwork, this low profile brass bowl commands attention with its extraordinary surface decoration. Every inch of the exterior has been worked in intricate silver inlay (\u003cem\u003etausia\u003c\/em\u003e), a hallmark technique of the finest Syrian workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is organized into distinct horizontal registers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalligraphic band:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sweeping band of cursive Arabic script likely a Quranic verse or royal benediction rendered in raised silver against a gilded ground, wrapping the full circumference of the bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometric frieze:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interlocking star polygons, hexagons, and foliate rosettes fill the lower body, demonstrating the geometric precision synonymous with Islamic decorative arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwisted rope borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs of braided silver borders frame each register, adding rhythm and structure to the composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim carries a fine gilded edge, and the base displays a densely patterned geometric field visible from above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar Al Tourath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51402237313060,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/files\/tasset-ra3beh2.png?v=1790139617","url":"https:\/\/daraltourath.com\/products\/mamluk-brass-bowl-with-silver-inlay-and-arabic-calligraphy","provider":"Dar Al Tourath","version":"1.0","type":"link"}