A Mamluk brass pouring bowl, Egypt or Syria, 14th century

of rounded form, inverting conical sides and small spout, the external sides carved with bands of geometric patterns interspersed with roundels and alternating cartouches, two of which contain inscriptions in thuluth script, the internal ground punched with a circular pattern 

In overall fairly good condition, the edges of the well with some repair on the inside and minor gaps, some patination throughout consistent with age, as viewed.
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inscriptions

Bearing Arabic verses (little deciphered, similar inscriptions are found on other Mamluk metal objects)