A Cairo ware bowl and other similar metalwares
19th centuryA brass bowl engraved and inlaid with copper and silver with overlapping star motif to centre, surrounded by roundels and cartouches of Arabic calligraphy, the exterior with lappet band from rim and further star on foot, 11.1cm diameter; another similar bowl decorated to the exterior only, 12.4cm diameter; a large bowl with flaring sides, 14cm diameter; a cylindrical box and cover bearing double fish designs enclosing calligraphy, 7cm high; a triangular box with hinged cover, 8.3cm long; and a brass casket of rectangular section with hinged pyramidal cover with engraved geometric designs, 20cm high. (7).