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Kashkul (Begging Bowl for a Dervish) - DV.529, Origin: Central Asia, Dimensions: 10.25" (26.0cm) high x, 5.5" (14.0cm) wide, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Kashkul, Medium: Coco-de-Mer, Condition: Very Fine, The coco-de-mer is known for its medicinal and aphrodisiac properties as detailed in the legends of Southeast Asia. The extraordinary sea journey of the coco-de-mer, from its native Seychelles to washing up on the coast of the Persian Gulf, soon became a metaphor in Iran for the dervish's spiritual journey and the appropriate material for a dervish’s begging bowl.
Decorative Interior
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