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Engraved Silver on Copper Ghalamzani, 8 Piece Bowl and Plate Set
Hand-engraved silver on copper from the 1920s–30s, this 8-piece Middle Eastern bowl and plate set features traditional metalwork techniques. Each piece combines a copper base with detailed engraving and a silver-tone overlay, showcasing an Art Deco influence.
- Craft
- Qalam-zani
- Region
- Isfahan
- Artisan
- —
- Technique
- Chisel engraving (qalam-zani)
- Materials
- Copper, Silver-tone
- Dimensions
- 4 bowls (approx. 6" × 2.5"), 4 plates (approx. 8" wide)
- Weight
- Not stated
- Date
- Listing viewed 24 Sep 2026
Condition
As described by the seller; not inspected by CraftPersia.
Provenance
Seller's own description on Etsy; origin and maker not verified.
Documentation
None reviewed.
This is illustrative sample documentation, not evidence for the pictured object. No seller or object claim has been independently verified. The archive does not certify authenticity.
Care
Follow the preservation guidance for qalam-zani in the encyclopedia entry: light, humidity and physical support matter more than cleaning.
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