Lot 247 A PAIR OF IRAQI SILVER NIELLO PIECES DEPICTING THE MARSHES OF SOUTHERN IRAQ
Reference: ART3006835
Comprising a finely crafted coffee pot (Dallah) and a small tray, both executed using the traditional Iraqi silver niello technique. The surfaces are intricately adorned with a pastoral scene from the southern marshes of Iraq, vividly depicting traditional boats, towering palm trees, and iconic reed houses, all masterfully rendered to capture the essence of Mesopotamian river life.
The coffee pot measures 15.5 cm. in height and weighs 192 g.
The tray measures 19 by 8 cm. and weighs 87 g.