Important Tray Decorated With The Sun In Chiseled Copper, Central Asia, 19th Century

Large circular tray 48.3 cm in diameter, in engraved copper, probable representation of a sun. 19th century Central Asia. Indeed in the Islamic religion, nothing is done at random, everything is almost created in relation to religion.
This plateau reveals "sixteen rays" and its heart engraved with interlacing in tendrils, branches, representing the sun.
Very likely relation to sura 16: AN-NAHL (THE BEES), which brings us to verse 16 of the 128 contained in sura 16 and says: "as well as landmarks. And by means of the stars [people] are guide "Most likely explanation, justifying the creation and decoration of this magnificent object.
Dimensions: Diameter: 48.3 cm, weight: 1890 grs, depth: 2.5 cm
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