Antique Copper Tray From Lebanon - In The USA
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:16747282 | Style: Persian/Islamic |
Type: Platters & Trays | Age: 1800-1849 |
Color: Copper | Original/Reproduction: Original |
Country/Region of Origin: Lebanon | Weight: 13 lbs |
Description of the item: A finely engraved copper alloy Persian Qajar oval tray with a pie-crust rim, 35 1/2" x 24", having a round central panel depicting seven people in a garden, surrounded by additional panels of foliate, calligraphic, and auspicious symb...ols decoration, made during the 19th century. The panels may contain poetry. The central panel may be depicting a party or a wedding scene. The Persian solar number 1212 appears - the piece is approximately dated from 1833-34. The piece was appraised at $1400 at one time, there is a receipt from Beirut from 1974 when it was purchased. I am shipping free to USA bidders.