Bidspirit auction | Antique 19C Islamic Copper Kashkul

Antique 19C Islamic Copper Kashkul Kashkool Arabesque Writing, Dog Heads at Ends, L 27.5 cm - Antique 19th Century or Earlier Islamic Copper Kashkul , with Dog Heads projecting from both ends of this boat-shaped kashkul  or dervish’s begging bowl,   Wide band of elegant inscriptions engraved in Arabesque (Arabic nasta'liq) script and other engraved decoration  Beautifully Hand-Carved Hand-Hammered marks evident on underside Measures approx. Overall Height approx. 14 cm or 5 1/2” Overall Width from tip to tip approx. 27.5 cm or almost 11” Total Weight approx. 365 g Some minor dents