Antique Persian Arab Islamic coco der mer kashkul Dervish beggars bowl Safavid

Highly important museum quality Persian Islamic coco de mer Kashkul, often referred to as Dervish'beggar's bowls' circa 1650. A fine and rare Islamic kashkul, carved from a coco de mer; the largest seed on the planet from a palm tree located in the Seychelles Islands.

The kashkul is very finely carved with several lines of Persian script, there is also floral carving & carvings of game animals birds, rabbits etc. There is one larger panel to the top of a lion hunting a deer. The bowl has a silver chain, condition is excellent no damage or repair, size is; 12" (30.5cm) long x 6" (15cm) wide. The kashkul came from the estate of famous American scholar and archaeologist Thomas Whittemore, t his is a highly important investment quality piece of Islamic art in great condition.

The item "Antique Persian Arab Islamic coco der mer kashkul Dervish beggars bowl Safavid" is in sale since Sunday, May 01, 2016. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "francisc3634" and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Color: Black
• Type: Bowls
• Primary Material: Coco de mer
• Age: 1800-1849
• Region of Origin: Middle East
• Original/Reproduction: Original