a Mughal Deccan bronze calligraphic bowl, India, Golconda or Bidar, 16th century of squat round bowl form, an engraved Arabic calligraphic around the bowl, the spherical base encircled by a splayed ridge, the chased decoration comprising round registers of cursive calligraphy on a hatched ground around the body, one further registers center of the bowl interior. Maker name and date is also mentioned in the Rim of the bowl. Measurements: 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 1 3/4 inches in height. Condition Report; Great condition.