A Seljuq engraved silver bowl, Iran or Syria, 12th century, of deep form with raised central boss, engraved to interior with a kneeling musician holding a stringed instrument with foliate design either side on a hatched ground, the well with roundels containing single figures and pairs, alternating with patterns of interlacing knotwork, birds above, the exterior plain, 15.6cm. diam.The decoration with losses to detail, hold to one side in the centre of one of the roundels and knot work