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Bowl
Egyptian or Syrian?, 19th century
Islamic World
.248 D. x .12 H.
Brass
Classification: MetalworkObject is currently not on viewBroad band of inscriptions broken by circles with interlaced geometric ornament. Above a pierced border of arabesques; below, a band of interlaced circles. Silver inlay forms part of the decoration. This is an early tourist piece, possibly in Mamluk revival style of Egypt or Syria. Museum of Fine Arts, BostonGift of Miss Mary E. Graves Norcross, 1910
Accession number: 10.255
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