13th Jul, 2022 13:00

A Middle Eastern Journey
 
  Lot 669
 

SIX IRAQI SILVER AND NIELLO NAPKIN RINGS WITH RIVER SCENES
Sabean-Mandean community in Omara or Basra, Iraq, circa 1920 - 1940

SIX IRAQI SILVER AND NIELLO NAPKIN RINGS WITH RIVER SCENES
Sabean-Mandean community in Omara or Basra, Iraq, circa 1920 - 1940

Each of typical oval shape, each side featuring typical Iraqi nielloed decoration including river vessels like dhow sailing boats and rounded gufa boats, desert vegetation like palm trees and animals like camels, and renowned architectural landmarks like Taq Kasra (Ruins of Ctesiphon) and Ezra's Tomb, all unmarked, each 5cm x 3.7cm.

Sold for £138

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