Antique 17th Century Islamic Indo Persian Safavid Tinned Copper Ablution Basin

Antique 17th-century Islamic Indo-Persian Safavid hand-hammered tinned copper ablution basin with cover. Basin with bulbous body and large flaring brim finely hand chiseled with scrolling tendrils, in distinguishing Safavid pattern of interlocking split-leaf arabesques, was very popular during the 17th century in Muslim art in western Asia, Mughal India, and Central Asia.
The cover (filter) is pierced with four drain holes in the form of Chinese Ming dynasty good Luck charms coins. The center is surmounted by a knob in the form of a flower head.
While basins were originally intended for washing hands at the dining table, they were also employed as part of lavish displays of silver on sideboards or buffets in Islamic aristocratic houses.
 
MEASUREMENTS:
Diameter: 31 cm (12.2 inches)
High: 14.5 cm (5.71 inches)
Weight: 1.550 kg (3.42 pounds)
 
CONDITION: Showing age and usage with an old patina and slightly worn tinned plating, with no repairs or restorations.