Stem vessel with lid Open

This ‘stem vessel’ or ‘bowl with stand’ with lid is a very good example of metalware from Deccani workshop. The inner portion of the cup and lid has three rows of concentric bands inscribed with religious holy tenets and names such as ‘Ya Allah’ and ‘Ya-Mohammad’ in Arabic language. The first band of vessel has eight roundels, filled with inscriptions, while rest of the inscription is in circles. Three circular bands are on the lid filled with inscriptions. The plain outer surface of the vessel is decorated with floral butas.