Persian Style Repoussé Copper Kashkūl Begging Bowl with Chain Vintage

Rare canoe-shaped copper kashkūl (dervish begging bowl) with repoussé animal medallions and pierced foliate ground. Traditional Islamic/Persian form with hanging chain, originally used by Sufi mystics for alms or ritual offerings. • Material: Copper, hand repoussé & punchwork • Size: ~9–10” wide, 5–6” tall (see tape in photo) • Condition: Heavy patina, oxidation, and expected wear. Pierced and repoussé decoration intact, with chain present. • Style/Origin: Persian or Middle Eastern, likely early-to-mid 20th century or earlier Use Today: Collectible Islamic decorative art, ethnographic object, or display piece with strong presence and patina.