Origin
Iranian and other sources; visual inspection alone cannot establish a mine of origin.
Properties
- Porous
- Sensitive to chemicals
- Variable colour
Preparation
Select small fragments and fit them closely into a prepared metal surface.
Care & preservation
Avoid cleaners, immersion and impact.
General guidance only. For valuable or fragile pieces, consult a qualified conservator before cleaning or treatment.
Used in these crafts
Turquoise inlay (Firuzeh-kubi)
A decorative technique, associated particularly with Mashhad, in which small chips of turquoise are set edge to edge with adhesive onto a metal object's surface to create a dense mosaic-like covering, most often seen on vessels, jewellery and decorative plates.