Caption

Lidded box, creator unknown, Persian, Qajar dynasty 1785–1925, 19th–20th century. Materials and style: geometric and floral motifs, plant ornament. Origin: Isfahan, Iran. Function: vessel. Dimensions/weight: height 3.0 cm, diameter 13.0 cm, weight 285 g., A shallow circular metal tray with a high rim sits on a reflective surface, showing a worn and slightly uneven interior with visible marks and patina. The exterior band of the tray features a repeated decorative pattern with curved, ornate motifs. The overall colors visible are shades of silver and gray, with subtle darker gray areas in the patterned band and inside the bowl, and a pale gray background and reflection beneath the tray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_100

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Rights managed

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49.0Mb (837.8Kb) / 18.7in x 10.2in / 5596 x 3061 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lidded box creator unknown Persian Qajar dynasty 1785–1925 19th–20th century Materials style geometric floral motifs plant ornament Origin Isfahan Iran Function vessel Dimensions weight height 3.0 cm diameter 13.0 cm weight 285 g shallow circular metal tray high rim sits reflective surface showing worn slightly uneven interior visible marks patina exterior band tray features repeated decorative pattern curved ornate motifs colors visible shades silver gray subtle darker gray areas patterned band inside bowl pale gray background reflection beneath tray.