Antique Islamic Metalwork Tray, Signed and Dated 1838

Description

Antique Islamic metalwork tray ( large plate ).

Likely Syria, dated 1838.


This is a PRETTY and ANTIQUE Islamic Art … more Antique Islamic metalwork tray ( large plate ).

Likely Syria, dated 1838.


This is a PRETTY and ANTIQUE Islamic Art ( metalwork ), depicting a large food tray, serving tray ( plate ).

ALL hand chiseled, on copper, with 4 wrought iron handles ( can be used as wall decoration ).

Nicely decorated with repeated floral motifs and geometric shapes ( arabesque ) in the center, and on the border, in highlights with black compound ( Niello ).

Signed by the artist “ Aly Abou Heidar “ and dated 1254 Hijri ( Islamic calendar ), which is 1838-1839. ( see last photo ) in Arabic language.

Silver on copper.

Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work.

Weight : 20 lbs 12 oz ( 9.5 kgs ) approximately

The heavy weight reflects the thickness of the copper ( brass ), and authenticity of the piece. less