AN IRAQI BRASS TRAY Iraq, 20th century Rectangular...
AN IRAQI BRASS TRAY
Iraq, 20th century
Rectangular brass tray with raised rim, engraved figural design in the centre and engraved sub-standard Arabic inscription on the rim, dated 11 Muharram 1338 AH (6 October 1919), 45.5 x 65.5cm.
An interesting counterpart of this tray can be found in a circular brass tray part of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection (M.17-2002). Indeed, both trays are decorated with engravings commemorating specific events in modern Iraqi history. Our tray, like the V&A one, presents an inscription all around the rim, which helps us identifying the locations, the date and the characters involved in the events. On one side, the engravings illustrate the downfall and military repression of a northern province, called Tuwayrij, by the order of the general governor Cornell (Corniel) Wallis; on the other, Iraqi villagers are heading towards Karbala. For the full translation, feel free to contact the department.
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AN IRAQI BRASS TRAY
Iraq, 20th century
Rectangular brass tray with raised rim, engraved figural design in the centre and engraved sub-standard Arabic inscription on the rim, dated 11 Muharram 1338 AH (6 October 1919), 45.5 x 65.5cm.
An interesting counterpart of this tray can be found in a circular brass tray part of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection (M.17-2002). Indeed, both trays are decorated with engravings commemorating specific events in modern Iraqi history. Our tray, like the V&A one, presents an inscription all around the rim, which helps us identifying the locations, the date and the characters involved in the events. On one side, the engravings illustrate the downfall and military repression of a northern province, called Tuwayrij, by the order of the general governor Cornell (Corniel) Wallis; on the other, Iraqi villagers are heading towards Karbala. For the full translation, feel free to contact the department.
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