A 'Veneto-Saracenic' engraved brass bucket with handle, probably Syria, early 16th century

the deep cylindrical body with suspension loops for possibly later curved handle, the body and base decorated throughout with a dense vegetal ground with interlacing split-palmettes separated by thin bands

In general good condition, handle possibly later, few dents and abrasions, base rubbed, some oxidisation to interior, as viewed.
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