20. 20W R A large brass tray depicting scenes from the story of Yusuf and his life in Egypt Syria, Damascus, dated AD 1889 profusely engraved with figural scenes and inscription-filled cartouches 69.5 cm. diam. Inscriptions: inscriptions relating to Yusuf's life in Egypt, his birth, the jealousy of his brothers, being dropped into the well, meeting pharaoh, his dreams and their interpretation; signed: 'umila na'san ikhwan fi dimashq al-sham sana 1889, 'Made by Na'san Ikhwan in Damascus of al-Sham, the year 1889' (sic). Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) and Syrian origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.