Fine Antique Persian Islamic Brass Tray
Fine antique Persian Islamic brass tray, in the Qajar style, 19th century, designed in an oval form.
Decorated with meticulous hand engraving and hand-hammered raised relief work (Kalam-zani technique).
The central motifs present scenes from classical Persian miniatures, directly inspired by the world of Iranian poetry and literature.
At the center: a garden/banquet scene depicting figures in traditional Persian dress seated in nature, surrounded by trees, birds, and servants presenting refreshments.
Surrounding the center: circular medallions depicting mythological and naturalistic animals (songbirds, peacocks, gazelles, and deer in motion) alongside richly rendered vegetation.
Along the border: a wide peripheral band containing Persian calligraphy in the Nastaliq script, with verses from the poetry of the national poet Sa'di Shirazi (drawn from his renowned works "Bustan" / "Gulistan").
Dimensions: 66 × 51 cm.
2.73 kg.
In very good condition, light wear.
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Fine antique Persian Islamic brass tray, in the Qajar style, 19th century, designed in an oval form.
Decorated with meticulous hand engraving and hand-hammered raised relief work (Kalam-zani technique).
The central motifs present scenes from classical Persian miniatures, directly inspired by the world of Iranian poetry and literature.
At the center: a garden/banquet scene depicting figures in traditional Persian dress seated in nature, surrounded by trees, birds, and servants presenting refreshments.
Surrounding the center: circular medallions depicting mythological and naturalistic animals (songbirds, peacocks, gazelles, and deer in motion) alongside richly rendered vegetation.
Along the border: a wide peripheral band containing Persian calligraphy in the Nastaliq script, with verses from the poetry of the national poet Sa'di Shirazi (drawn from his renowned works "Bustan" / "Gulistan").
Dimensions: 66 × 51 cm.
2.73 kg.
In very good condition, light wear.