of deep-form with everted scalloped rim along which is engraved an anthropomorphic inscriptive band, centre with a ten-petalled rosette within a design of interlacing geometric motifs, remnants of Kufic inscriptive band, exterior plain

In fair condition, the interior rubbed resulting in losses to details of original design, a crack running down three edges with visible associated restoration, the bottom of basin also with two sections that appear to have been restored as noticeable from discoloration, general dents throughout as consistent with age and use, exterior with scratches, discoloration to copper alloy, old collection label, as viewed.
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A similar basin in the Nasser D. Khalili collection (inv. no. MTW1242) features a very similar design and its condition gives clues to the original appearance of the present example (see M.J. Rogers (ed.), The Arts of Islam: Treasures from the Nasser D. Khalili Collection, exh. cat., Abu Dhabi, 23 January - 22 April 2008, pp.96-7, no.103). Another comparable is in the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, inv. no. 1999-02705.