Copper Plate Dated 1854, Turkestan, Central Asia, 19th Century Turkmen Art

Formerly tinned chased copper dish, heavily decorated. Signed twice and dated on the outer rim and below.
See photos Originating from Turkestan in Central Asia in the mid-19th century.
Dated in Persian 1270 or 1854 of our calendar.
A fine epigraphic decoration, a frieze of interlacing surrounds a sun or inscribed in the center what appears to be a fox.
A light frieze encircles the whole itself surrounded by three cartouches decorated with friezes and interspersed with three flowers.
The dish is signed and has inscriptions in a cartouche in beautiful calligraphy.
The patina is superb on the inside and outside of the high-rimmed tray.
# These objects are present in the major collections of Islamic art museums around the world.
- Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Italy.
- Museum für Islamische Kunst, Staatliche Museum zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
- Museum fur volkerkunde, Berlin - Museum in der summerresidenz, Buchara and others ...
Dimensions: Diameter: 26.5 cm - height: 4.5 cm - weight: 874 grs
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