Box - Brass - Three-piece set of small boxes.
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Three-piece cylindrical storage caddies from Turkmenistan, dating to ca. 1850–1900 during the Qajar period, handmade in hammered brass and copper with a partly worn tin finish and a darkened background, each 8 x 6.6 x 6.6 cm with loose lids, displaying a central medallion surrounded by fine floral and geometric motifs, in excellent unrestored condition.
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Rare and thematically complete three-piece set of antique cylindrical storage tins with removable lids, originating from 19th‑century Persia during the Qajar dynasty (circa 1850–1900). This type of craft was traditionally made for luxuriously storing precious goods such as tobacco, tea, or spices. The vessels are completely handmade from hammered brass and copper, with the exterior featuring an authentic, partly worn tin coating and a chemically darkened background to accentuate the deep engraving work. Each tin displays a unique and detailed scene within a central medallion, surrounded by finely executed floral motifs and geometric borders. The triptych depicts, respectively, a bird (crane) amidst vegetation, two deer in a forested setting, and a seated noble or literary figure holding a drinking cup, a classical reference to the noble Persian culture. Both the interior and the bottom of the objects show the original pale gold metal color and bear the characteristic traces of artisanal manufacture. The entire set is in an honest, unrestored antique condition with a beautiful, well-worn patina that underscores the historical value of these unique eastern collectibles. One of the storage tins has a small bulge in the base.
Dimensions: 8 x 6.6 x 6.6 cm each
Weight: 430 g total
Rare and thematically complete three-piece set of antique cylindrical storage tins with removable lids, originating from 19th‑century Persia during the Qajar dynasty (circa 1850–1900). This type of craft was traditionally made for luxuriously storing precious goods such as tobacco, tea, or spices. The vessels are completely handmade from hammered brass and copper, with the exterior featuring an authentic, partly worn tin coating and a chemically darkened background to accentuate the deep engraving work. Each tin displays a unique and detailed scene within a central medallion, surrounded by finely executed floral motifs and geometric borders. The triptych depicts, respectively, a bird (crane) amidst vegetation, two deer in a forested setting, and a seated noble or literary figure holding a drinking cup, a classical reference to the noble Persian culture. Both the interior and the bottom of the objects show the original pale gold metal color and bear the characteristic traces of artisanal manufacture. The entire set is in an honest, unrestored antique condition with a beautiful, well-worn patina that underscores the historical value of these unique eastern collectibles. One of the storage tins has a small bulge in the base.
Dimensions: 8 x 6.6 x 6.6 cm each
Weight: 430 g total
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Three-piece set of small boxes.
Country of origin
Turkmenistan
Material
Brass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8 cm
Width
6.6 cm
Depth
6.6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
