Fine Rare Antique Islamic Persian Qajar Middle East Pierced Copper Brass Lantern

A rare antique Persian circular lantern hand made from solid thick and heavy gauge tinned copper, finely pierced with scrolling foliate decorations and wavy motifs. Circa 18th-19th Century Qajar period. Inside there is a small metal tray with tube to hold a candle. The lantern used to have flexible inner core that would extend when opened (please see the last image for reference).

The core is missing and two metal parts were joined together with metal wire ties. A fine example of Persian Qajar metalwork in good antique condition with signs of age and use, minor dings and dents and losses to tinned surface.

Please view all photos for details. Size : 7.5" inches (19.5 cm) diameter; 2" (5 cm) high.

Weight : 2.9 lbs/pounds 1.31 kg. And via DHL to the rest of the world. Please check my other top quality objects of art and feel free to ask any questions. The item "Fine Rare Antique Islamic Persian Qajar Middle East Pierced Copper Brass Lantern" is in sale since Sunday, August 29, 2021.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "orientalxperts" and is located in Dulles, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Middle East
• Featured Refinements: Persian Antiques
• Age: 1790-1890
• Primary Material: Tinned Copper
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Type: Lantern