??A SAFAVID TINNED COPPER BASIN, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY of shallow circular form, standing on ring foot, the exterior engraved with a repeated design of arabesque medallions and cloud collar motifs, surmounted by a band of nastaliq calligraphy including the name Muhammad Baqi, who possibly commissioned the piece, and an upper border of palmettes, the underside with further cursive inscriptions, the underside inscribed 'work of Hasan Beg Khan (?)', a small cartouche above with a probable later ownership inscription reading Muhammad Yusuf 16.5cm high; 32cm wide Provenance: European Private Collection Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.