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An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello cigarette

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An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello cigarette
An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello cigarette
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An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello cigarette case, Basra dated 1938 Of curved rectangular form with rounded corners, the front with a niello scene of the Abu Hanifa al in Nu'man, Baghdad, a dhow sailing boat, two palm trees, as well as a camel and rider, all edged with a border of foliate scrolls and flower heads. The obverse with a scene of a dhow sailing boat, an island with palm trees and mudif. Engraved initials in the corner FJH in cypher, as well as IRAQ 1938, signed above, possibly Shathir. Length – 12.5 cm / 4.9 inches Weight – 169 grams / 5.43 ozt
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An early 20th century Iraqi silver and niello cigarette

Estimate £120 - £160
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