A Qajar coco de mer kashkul Persia, 19th Century of typical form, profusely engraved with cartouches containing inscriptions in thuluth, figures in landscapes with trees and quadrupeds in combat, with suspension loops and chain 30 cm. long Footnotes: Inscriptions: Qur'an, chapter II (al-baqarah), verse 255 and the beginning of 256; a couplet from the Gulistan of Sa'di; Qur'an, chapter II (al-baqarah), the continuation of verse 256 and part of verse 257. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com