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A SAFAVID TINNED-COPPER EWER AND BASIN, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY. - A Safavid tinned-copper ewer and basin, Persia, 17th century. The ewer of elegant pear-shaped form, standing on a spreading foot, with a tall tapering neck terminating in a hinged domed cover with bud finial, a long curved spout and an elaborate scrolling handle. The surface is extensively engraved with dense arabesques, scrolling floral and foliate motifs, arranged within horizontal registers and shaped panels, retaining areas of its original tinned surface. Accompanied by a circular tinned-copper basin, raised on a deep rounded foot and similarly decorated with finely engraved scrolling arabesques and floral ornament, the broad rim bordered by a continuous foliate band. H of Ewer: Approximately 31.5cm D of Basin: Approximately 29cm