Qajar Engraved Copper Vessel
- Price
- ≈ $175.00 / pack
- Minimum order
- 1 pack
- Origin
- Iran
- Supplier
- Bisotun
Product details
1. Vessel Material and Manufacturing Technique
Alloy Material: Given its dark silver-gray color, natural oxidation patina in recesses, and light reflection, this vessel is highly likely made of tinned brass (whitewashed) or, in some similar Qajar-era pieces, 'Nickel Silver' (German silver) alloy. The interior of the vessel shows signs of traditional whitewashing and continuous use. (If tested with a magnet, the magnet will not stick to it as copper, brass, bronze, and nickel silver are not magnetic).
Manufacturing Technique: The main body was crafted using hammering on sheet metal (Dovetail/Raised) or bending, then the edges were skillfully assembled. The small rings at the top and the small pipe on the side suggest it is likely a type of ritual vessel, a Dervish kashkul, or a special decorative water/rosewater dispenser that could be hung or had a strap.
2. Engraving Art and Iconography (Design Analysis)
Figurative Style: The human figures on the body are highly authentic and reminiscent of traditional Iranian styles, especially the Isfahan or Shiraz schools during the Qajar period (13th Hijri century).
Details: Human motifs with long beards, traditional hats, and clothing, along with backgrounds filled with dotted and arabesque micro-patterns (fine detailing and background filling technique), indicate the craftsmanship of a skilled traditional master. In image 5, a man is seen amidst foliage and scroll patterns, engraved with extraordinary precision.
3. Approximate Age
Based on the figurative engraving style, the specific form of the body, and the extent of oxidation and natural aging of the metal, this piece dates back to the late Qajar period (approximately 100 to 130 years ago) or early Pahlavi I period.
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Buying guide: Iranian handicrafts wholesale: copperware, minakari enamel, khatam, ceramics and turquoise inlay
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