An Ottoman gilt-copper (tombak) covered bowl (sahan), Turkey, dated 1107/1695 AD

the body with ridged, hammered design between carved scroll and dot motifs, band with inscriptive cartouches on a hatched ground under rim, the lid with en-suite decoration and finial topped by a red stone

In overall good condition, some rubbing to surface and few minor knocks consistent with age, hairline scratches, very minor oxidisation visible on interior, very minor crack in foot, incised line motif to underside of foot, as viewed.
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inscriptions

With date: 1107 AH/1695 AD