A PAHLAVI ROYAL COMMISSION SILVER CIGARETTE CASE Pahlavi Iran, mid...
A PAHLAVI ROYAL COMMISSION SILVER CIGARETTE CASE
Pahlavi Iran, mid 20th century, mark of Mohammad Taqi Zufan (1894-1979)
Of rectangular form, the exterior with engraved ghalam-zani decoration, centred with a gilt crown, a symbol of royal commission, surrounded by arabesques and peonies within a shaped cartouche, the reverse with a central medallion against a ground of swirling flowers, the gilt interior marked with the standard mark (۸۴, 84) and the maker's mark 'Mohammad Taqi'.
7.8cm x 12.8cm x 1cm; 180g.
Mohammad Taqi Zufan of Isfahan (1894–1979) was among the leading Iranian silversmiths of the 20th century. Awarded an Imperial medal in recognition of his exceptional craftsmanship, he established a highly organised workshop that trained generations of silversmiths and executed some of the most prestigious commissions of his time. Among his most celebrated achievements was the gold and silver shrine of the eighth Imam of the Shi'a, Imam Reza, in Mashhad. His distinctive molamma’ technique, known as the 'milk and sugar' method, combining gold and silver, has since been admired by generations of worshippers and pilgrims.
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A PAHLAVI ROYAL COMMISSION SILVER CIGARETTE CASE
Pahlavi Iran, mid 20th century, mark of Mohammad Taqi Zufan (1894-1979)
Of rectangular form, the exterior with engraved ghalam-zani decoration, centred with a gilt crown, a symbol of royal commission, surrounded by arabesques and peonies within a shaped cartouche, the reverse with a central medallion against a ground of swirling flowers, the gilt interior marked with the standard mark (۸۴, 84) and the maker's mark 'Mohammad Taqi'.
7.8cm x 12.8cm x 1cm; 180g.
Mohammad Taqi Zufan of Isfahan (1894–1979) was among the leading Iranian silversmiths of the 20th century. Awarded an Imperial medal in recognition of his exceptional craftsmanship, he established a highly organised workshop that trained generations of silversmiths and executed some of the most prestigious commissions of his time. Among his most celebrated achievements was the gold and silver shrine of the eighth Imam of the Shi'a, Imam Reza, in Mashhad. His distinctive molamma’ technique, known as the 'milk and sugar' method, combining gold and silver, has since been admired by generations of worshippers and pilgrims.
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