A shallow Mamluk silver-inlaid brass dish, Egypt or Syria, 14th century

of shallow cylindrical form with flat everted rim, external silver-inlaid decoration comprising two calligraphic cartouches and two with ducks in flight interspersed with flowerhead motifs, spiral roundel in well

In generally good overall condition, silver-inlay largely lacking, minor discolored patches, minor scratching, as viewed.
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In thuluth: 'Glory to our Lord, the Sultan, the Knowledgeable, the Diligent, the Warrior of the Faith'