Lot 217 AN OTTOMAN MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID COPPER LIDDED BOWL, 19TH CENTURY

A finely crafted lidded bowl or container, likely intended for storing precious items such as spices, cosmetics, or small valuables. The design features a conical lid and a slightly bulbous body that tapers inward toward the top. When closed, the lid fits seamlessly over the body, creating a smooth, unified silhouette.

The base is made of copper, intricately inlaid with mother-of-pearl panels. The polished and gilded copper lends the piece a rich, golden appearance. The mother-of-pearl is arranged in a honeycomb-like tessellation, bordered with fine brass or copper bands for both definition and structural reinforcement. Dimensions: 10 × 11 cm.