An early 20^th century Iraqi silver and niello cruet set on tray, Omara circa 1930

The tray of rectangular form with canted corners and twin handles, nielloed with a scene of the Abu Hanifa al in Nu'man, Baghdad,with dhow sailing boat and palm trees. Edged with the Taq Kasra (Ruins of Ctesiphon), mudhif, boatmen in gufa, and a caravan of camels. The cruet comprising a salt with spoon, mustard pot, and a pepper pot, each of tapering conical form, nielloed with the same scenes. Unsigned. (5)

Tray length – 20 cm / 7.9 inches

Weight – 197 grams / 6.33 ozt