Origin
Kerman and Zanjan mining regions.
Properties
- Very malleable
- Excellent heat conduction
- Develops patina
- Usually tinned for food use
Preparation
Raised from sheet with repeated annealing, then planished and tinned.
Care & preservation
Stabilise patina rather than stripping it; avoid damp storage.
General guidance only. For valuable or fragile pieces, consult a qualified conservator before cleaning or treatment.
Used in these crafts
The Iranian tradition of decorating copper, brass and silver vessels with small chisels struck by hammer, working the metal into line, ground and relief.
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