11th Jun, 2021 11:00
Mixed group – An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello walking cane handle, Omara dated 1921
Tubular form with rounded knop terminal. Niello decoration of camels, palms trees, a dhow sailing boat, the top with the Tomb of Ezra. Nielloed Will to Lou, Baghdad 1921, signed Omara, Ghanm عمارة غانم Together with a further cane top and another in two sections, this with niello decoration of the Taq Kasra (Ruins of Ctesiphon), a boatman in a gufa among others. (3)
Longest – 21 cm / 8.25 inches
Weighable silver – 69 grams / 2.22 ozt
Sold for £550
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