An engraved calligraphic jade bowl, Zand, Persia, 18th century

of deep round form with everted rim, cartouches around the rim containing a deeply engraved inscription on a fine, inscised floral scroll ground

In very good condition, some natural inclusions within jade, as viewed.
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inscriptions

In praise of the Prophet, also found in the preface to Sa’di’s Gulistan.

balagha al-‘ula bi-kamihi
kashafa al-duja bi-jamalihi
hasunat jami’ khisalihi
sallu ‘alayhi wa alihi

‘He attained exaltation by his perfection
He dispelled darkness by his beauty
All his qualities are beautiful
Blessing be upon him and on his family’