Meaning
Metal widely used for vessels and engraved ware; often tinned inside for food use.
Spelling and pronunciation
- Persian: مس
- Transliteration: mes
- English usage: Copper
Spellings vary between dealers, museums and regions. Usage notes are under review.
Used in these crafts
Qalam-zani
The Iranian tradition of decorating copper, brass and silver vessels with small chisels struck by hammer, working the metal into line, ground and relief.