Stupendous & Truly Monumental (29 inches), Very Heavy (7kg) , Islamic Brass Tray Inlaid with Silver & Copper Adorned with a Central'Mashallah' cartouche, Surrounded by Three Kufic Calligraphic Cartouches , Which in turn Encased by Five Thuluth Cartouches, All against a background of Superbly Engraved Foliates , Interlaced geometric patterns and detailed with Arabesques and Repetitive Patterns. A Must for Collectors Of Cairoware , Mamluk Revival , Persian & Islamic Art in General.
The technique of silver and copper inlay was revived in the late 1700's and 1800's in the Islamic world. The process is difficult and requires several stages of mastery. Indeed after the item has been cast or hammered into shape it is then covered in the calligraphy and patterns. After this difficult stage the brass/bronze is carved & engraved by hand. Finally the silver and copper is hammered into the carved areas. Absolutely majestic tray with stunning work.What is amazing about this tray is the condition which is almost like when it was made around 100 years ago in the bazaars of Damascus. The silver is crisp and the engravings on the silver and brass are most vivid, not polished out like you find on many poorer preserved examples. PLEASE LOOK AT THE THREE SUPERB KUFIC INSCRIPTION AS THEY POINT AT THE CENTRAL Mashallah CARTOUCHE!! If you are a collector of silver inlaid pieces you will have noticed that the larger trays are becoming very scarce indeed.
Anything over 70cm is seldom seen nowadays. THIS IS A LARGE & HEAVY TRAY!! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE ROOM TO DISPLAY IT!! Please see all the 12 ENLARGED pictures. 29.2 inches (74 cm) diameter. Please look at all pictures to truly appreciate the beauty of this item! Any questions please ask or. Check out my other items. Please see my other auctions of Islamic desirables & oddities! Be sure to add me to your favourites list. The item "Giant Islamic Tray Silver Inlay Mamluk Cairoware Kufic Arabic Calligraphy 74cm" is in sale since Wednesday, April 27, 2016. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/ Oriental Antiques\Islamic/ Middle Eastern". The seller is "batgirlnaz" and is located in Cheshire.This item can be shipped worldwide.