A Large Ottoman Silver Hammam Bowl bearing the tughra of Mehmed V, Turkey, 1334 AH/1915-6 AD

of deep rounded form with a slightly everted rim, the omphalos embossed with a central arrangement of flowers and stylised vines, the cavetto and fluted exterior with a series of repoussé floral sprouts, stamped in the interior with the tughra of Mehmed V and the SAH, the base with date and inscription

This item is in excellent condition. Ver minor marks of darkening, especially to the exterior. Very faint nicks and scratches throughout, especially to the exterior. As viewed.
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inscriptions

'... Khanum the Rumi year 1334 (1915-16 AD)