Bidspirit auction | AN ISLAMIC BRASS SILVER-INLAID SPHERICAL

AN ISLAMIC BRASS SILVER-INLAID SPHERICAL LIDDED BOX. - A spherical lidded box composed of brass with silver-inlaid decoration, featuring an all-over design of repeating geometric patterns and circular pierced medallions. The medallions display seated human figures surrounded by openwork floral motifs. A continuous band of engraved Arabic script encircles both the upper and lower halves of the sphere. The surface shows alternating panels of geometric interlace and small floral rosettes. H: Approximately 13.5cm