Collection of Qajar Coco De Mer Kashkuls, Persia, 19th Century

19th century

Sold by H & H Gallery

Description

A fine and exquisite quality Kashkuls, the collection consist of 13 Kashkuls in the typical form, profusely engraved with inscription-filled.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 18cm, W: 32cm, D: 19cm (Size of one Kashkul)

Kashkul referred to as the beggar's bowl is a container carried by wandering Dervishes and used to collect money and other goods usually after a street session of poetry recitation, religious eulogies, advice or entertainment.

Dervish is refer to a members of a Sufi fraternity, or more narrowly to a religious mendicant, who chose or accepted material poverty.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

31cm (12.20")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA848477

Dealers Internal Reference

H1253

Description

A fine and exquisite quality Kashkuls, the collection consist of 13 Kashkuls in the typical form, profusely engraved with inscription-filled.

Condition: Very Good

Dimensions: H: 18cm, W: 32cm, D: 19cm (Size of one Kashkul)

fig 1. COLLECTION OF QAJAR COCO DE MER KASHKULS, PERSIA, 19TH CENTURY — fig 1. Collection of Qajar Coco De Mer Kashkuls, Persia, 19th Century

Kashkul referred to as the beggar's bowl is a container carried by wandering Dervishes and used to collect money and other goods usually after a street session of poetry recitation, religious eulogies, advice or entertainment.