Caption

Lidded box, Islamic art, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, geometric motifs, floral motifs, plant ornament, 19th/20th century, Iran, Isfahan, vessel, weight 285 g, height 3.0 cm, diameter 13.0 cm, A round, shallow box lid with intricate engraved floral and arabesque patterns covering its top and side surfaces, rendered in metallic silver and gray tones against a pale neutral background; the side shows a repeating medallion band with ornate scrollwork and flower motifs, while a narrower floral frieze runs nearer the top edge, with varying shades of silver and subtle shadowing that give the object a slightly raised, domed appearance.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A21_097

License type

Rights managed

Available size

35.2Mb (1.1Mb) / 18.7in x 7.3in / 5596 x 2199 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lidded box Islamic art Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 geometric motifs floral motifs plant ornament 19th 20th century Iran Isfahan vessel weight 285 g height 3.0 cm diameter 13.0 cm round shallow box lid intricate engraved floral arabesque patterns covering top side surfaces rendered metallic silver gray tones pale neutral background side repeating medallion band ornate scrollwork flower motifs narrower floral frieze runs nearer top edge varying shades silver subtle shadowing give object slightly raised domed appearance.