Charger plate - Copper - Mamluk-Style Brass Tray
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Large Hand-Engraved Brass Charger, Islamic Style
A large circular brass charger, hand-chased across its entire surface. The wide flat rim is decorated with broad vertical cartouches containing calligraphic-style script in the thuluth manner, alternating with dense floral and arabesque scrollwork. The recessed well continues the decoration with further concentric bands of script-like ornament and foliate motifs around a central medallion.
This type of engraved brass metalwork follows the decorative tradition associated with Cairoware / Mamluk-revival production from the Near East (Egypt/Syria), where calligraphic and arabesque ornament was combined on brass vessels and trays for both local use and export. No attempt has been made by the seller to transcribe or interpret the script, and no claim is made as to whether it forms legible text or stylised calligraphic ornament.
Details
Material: brass / copper alloy
Diameter: approx. 42 cm
Decoration: entirely hand-engraved and chased
Attribution: Near East, style associated with late 19th/early 20th century Cairoware production
Condition
Good, original, untouched condition with natural aged patina. [Adapt honestly: e.g. a small dark spot/old repair mark to the rim, visible in photos; light surface scratches consistent with age and use.] Not cleaned or polished. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Will be carefully packed and shipped with tracked delivery.
Seller's Story
Our rugs come directly from Morocco. My partner lives in Khenifra, in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains — one of the historic centres of Moroccan rug weaving — and sources every single piece himself, in person, from the Berber families who weave them there on traditional looms.
Nothing is bought in bulk or through intermediaries. Each rug is selected by hand — wool quality, density of the weave and the dyes are checked before purchase — and then described honestly, including small repairs, minor irregularities or natural signs of age, which are part of the character of a handmade piece.
Our focus is Beni Ourain, Azilal, Boujaad, Zayane and vintage Moroccan flatweaves (kilim / hanbel). For most pieces we can tell you the region of origin, the approximate age and the materials used.
All rugs are professionally cleaned before dispatch, carefully packed and shipped worldwide with tracking. Questions before bidding are always welcome — we answer quickly.
Large Hand-Engraved Brass Charger, Islamic Style
A large circular brass charger, hand-chased across its entire surface. The wide flat rim is decorated with broad vertical cartouches containing calligraphic-style script in the thuluth manner, alternating with dense floral and arabesque scrollwork. The recessed well continues the decoration with further concentric bands of script-like ornament and foliate motifs around a central medallion.
This type of engraved brass metalwork follows the decorative tradition associated with Cairoware / Mamluk-revival production from the Near East (Egypt/Syria), where calligraphic and arabesque ornament was combined on brass vessels and trays for both local use and export. No attempt has been made by the seller to transcribe or interpret the script, and no claim is made as to whether it forms legible text or stylised calligraphic ornament.
Details
Material: brass / copper alloy
Diameter: approx. 42 cm
Decoration: entirely hand-engraved and chased
Attribution: Near East, style associated with late 19th/early 20th century Cairoware production
Condition
Good, original, untouched condition with natural aged patina. [Adapt honestly: e.g. a small dark spot/old repair mark to the rim, visible in photos; light surface scratches consistent with age and use.] Not cleaned or polished. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Will be carefully packed and shipped with tracked delivery.
Seller's Story
Our rugs come directly from Morocco. My partner lives in Khenifra, in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains — one of the historic centres of Moroccan rug weaving — and sources every single piece himself, in person, from the Berber families who weave them there on traditional looms.
Nothing is bought in bulk or through intermediaries. Each rug is selected by hand — wool quality, density of the weave and the dyes are checked before purchase — and then described honestly, including small repairs, minor irregularities or natural signs of age, which are part of the character of a handmade piece.
Our focus is Beni Ourain, Azilal, Boujaad, Zayane and vintage Moroccan flatweaves (kilim / hanbel). For most pieces we can tell you the region of origin, the approximate age and the materials used.
All rugs are professionally cleaned before dispatch, carefully packed and shipped worldwide with tracking. Questions before bidding are always welcome — we answer quickly.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Mamluk-Style Brass Tray
Number of objects
1
Material
Copper
Country of origin
Asia
Style
Antique
Colour
Bronze, Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
42 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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