Large brass Middle Eastern Persian Islamic bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and hand-carved with brass repousse and decorated with Arabic inscriptions. Could be used as a Jardiniere for a large orchids composition. Engraved and hand-cut Arabic Islamic calligraphy and geometric designs on brass vessel. Great brass decorative Islamic art object. Middle Eastern origins, Judaic. Large unusual size brass bowl . Top opening: 8" Base:6" Widest part diameter 10"5 Height:9". 19th century.