A damascene tray with lovely calligraphy, 19th c.

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"A Superb Massive 19th Century Islamic Silver Inlaid Copper Damascened Cairoware Tray. Finely onlaid in silver in Mamluk style with scrolling arabesques and motifs enclosed by various Islamic inscriptions. 25.5 inches wide."