A FARS SILVER-INLAID BRASS BOWL Iran,14th century  Of shallow rounded form with slightly everted rim, on a flat base, the exterior incised with calligraphic cartouches alternating with rosette-shaped medallions with spirals and T-shaped motifs, a background of scrolling vine throughout the decorative band, traces of silver inlay still visible, inscribed on the rim with the owner's name, Sahib Abdul Hussain Bin Merza, and with auspicious blessings, 18.5cm diam. For a very similar example, please see Christie's South Kensington, 20 April 2007, lot 43.