Baluster Vase, Height 52 Cm, Brass Engraved With Calligraphy And Animated Scenes, 19th Century

Beautiful oriental baluster vase, 52 cm high in heavily decorated brass.
From the base to the top there are multiple friezes comprising calligraphy, trellises, a frieze of chitals (axis deer), a series of rondos or rosettes animated by horsemen, followed by a series of cruciform medallions animated by characters, finished by other calligraphed and animated friezes.
The finish of the object is of quality.
The deep and incisive engravings demonstrate the dexterity of the maker.
The golden and ancient patina sublimates the object.

These marvelous coppers and brasses, tinned or not, were under the Ottoman, Safavid, Kadjar, Mughal dynasties an eminent alternative to silver and they enjoyed the same status.
## Pure copper is at the origin of the alloys that are bronze and brass.
It has been shaped by repoussé in all eras, but it has often been gilded, enameled, covered or inlaid with other materials. It has been used extensively in the manufacture of everyday objects
. Boilermaking includes this type of production and certain countries, such as those of the Muslim East, have become masters in the field. This object has lived as one of the centerpieces of a large house, a palace...

Dimensions:
Height: 52 cm - diameter at the neck: 11 cm - diameter at the foot: 14 cm - belly diameter: 18 cm - weight: 1190 grs
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