A Large Persian Handmade Tray by Mehdi Alamdary

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Persian tinned copper tray or wall plate, created using a combination of repoussé (hammered from the reverse to create a … Read more Persian tinned copper tray or wall plate, created using a combination of repoussé (hammered from the reverse to create a raised design) and engraving techniques.

The item is made of copper, which has been plated with tin to give it a silver appearance. The detailed figures and ornate patterns are created through ghalamzani (chasing or engraving) and repoussé. The central image depicts a narrative scene with several bearded figures and a winged figure, possibly an angel or a mythological creature, beneath a tree. One figure on the right holds a crescent moon or similar object aloft. The central scene is surrounded by multiple ornate borders featuring intricate floral, leaf, and scroll motifs, which are typical of regional Islamic art styles. See less