Rare Persian/Islamic/Arabic bronze bowl for water about from 18-19th century! I offer an authentic bronze bowl for water from 18-19th century, made in the Persian Empire or another Arab country in the Middle East. This magnificent bowl is hand-forged with magnificent ornaments of people, animals, birds and flowers. The central circle of the cup depicts a magnificent scene with a man with a bow on horseback hunting with three dogs. Around the central stage there is a beautiful frieze in which there are engraved five medallions with human busts and five medallions with figures of birds and many floral and geometric ornaments. The cup is professionally cleaned and thus emphasizes the magnificence of the engraved figures and ornaments. This is an object of exceptional artistic value, which is enough for any serious collection. Only wealthy people at a high level in the hierarchy of society drank water with such a cup. This type of cups made with inscriptions and ornaments are extremely rare. Very few museums and collectors in the world can boast of such specimens. The cup has traces of use - an authentic Persian/Islamic/Arabic bowl. DESCRIPTION: This very rare Persian/Arabic medieval bronze bowl for water from 18-19th century bears an embossed composition separated by floral patterns. Only very rich people wore such cups made of metal, which were hung on long chains and fastened to their belts. The cup is professionally cleaned and thus emphasizes the magnificence of the engraved figures and ornaments. Dimensions: Height 40mm/1.6 inches, Diameter 115mm/4.5 inches. Material: Bronze with weight 206g. A very rare medieval collectible item of high artistic value - you get what you see in the photos. Good luck and enjoy your bidding. If you have additional questions please do not hesitate to contact me.