of rounded form with convex sides, incised and silver-inlaid in a band near the rim with a calligraphic inscription on a scrolling vegetal ground interspersed by six roundels containing musicians and courtly figures, a line of short lancet leaves below, inside with collector's number 'no.167'.

In general good condition, some rubbing to surface with resulting losses to silver inlay, the remaining inlay bright and recently restored, the interior with incised: "n.167" - possibly an old collection label, some oxidisation, one old oval aperture now closed to one side, as viewed.
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inscriptions

‘Glory and long-life and victory over enemies and lasting life (?) and superiority and higher rank and lasting perfectly for ever [and] rising good-fortune and favour and penetrating command [and] superiority and contentment and affluence and gratitude and praise and favourable time and prayer and...’

Contained in the roundels within the inscriptive band around the rim are six figures; including four musicians, each holding a different instrument comprising a lute, a harp, a flute and a drum. The other two figures are shown seated cross-legged, one holding a cup and the other an unidentifiable object. Musicians often appear on artworks related to the court, notably in princely cycles, as they allude to the theme of lavish entertainment. In this case, the addition of a figure drinking from a cup reinforces this attribution. Viewed in conju🌱nction with the inscription, which all🌞udes to glory, long-life and victory over one's enemy, it is possible that this bowl was intended to be used in a celebratory banquet.