Side by side
| Qalam-zani | Minakari enamel | |
|---|---|---|
| Persian name | قلمزنی | میناکاری |
| Category | Metalwork · Engraving | Metalwork · Enamel |
| Materials | brass, copper | copper, brass |
| Techniques | chisel-engraving | metal-enamelling |
| Regions | isfahan, tabriz | isfahan |
| Periods | seljuk, safavid, qajar, contemporary | safavid, qajar, pahlavi, contemporary |
| Motifs | eslimi-arabesque, gol-o-morgh | gol-o-morgh, eslimi-arabesque |
| Current vitality | At risk | Living tradition |
What they share
- Materials: brass, copper
- Regions: isfahan
- Motifs: eslimi-arabesque, gol-o-morgh
- Periods: safavid, qajar, contemporary
How to tell them apart
- Qalam-zani typically involves chisel-engraving.
- Minakari enamel typically involves metal-enamelling.
- The stated place of making is a useful clue, but never proof on its own.
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Disclaimer
This comparison is educational and built from entries still under review. It cannot confirm what a particular object is.