Title: Persian Silver Circular Box with Floral Motifs, Iran, c.1950
Description:
Finely Engraved Persian Silver Circular Box
A finely worked Persian silver circular box and cover, richly decorated throughout with dense hand-engraved foliate and floral ornament.
The domed lid centred with a finely chased rosette medallion within a band of scrolling foliage, the sides with a repeating pierced and engraved frieze of stylised palmettes and arabesque motifs.
Marked to the base “Made in Iran 84%”.
Weight 186.6 grams.
Diameter 10 cm.
Height 4 cm.
Very nice condition commensurate with age, lovely quality.
By family descent from the grandparents of the present owners, a British military family who spent time in Iran during the mid-20th century, where the piece was originally acquired.


Condition: Used
Delivery option: Collection & Delivery
Location
Category: Antiques