Plate
Later Iranian metalwork, such as this brass plate with a six-pointed star (or hexagram) in the center, attests to the continued use of this motif as a form of ornament. Other overlapping geometric shapes form a scalloped rosette on the interior of the plate. These are punctuated by standing and seated figures. The rim consists of a pattern of elaborate openwork that adds variety to the overall design. The combination of large geometric forms filled with vegetal, floral, and figural designs and the intricate openwork of the rim is characteristic of later Iranian metalwork.
Artwork Details
- Title: Plate
- Date: 18th century
- Geography: Attributed to Iran
- Medium: Brass; engraved and pierced
- Dimensions: Ht. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Wt. 9.5 oz. (269.4 g) - Classification: Metal
- Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
- Object Number: 32.100.466
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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probably late 17th century
first half 17th century
late 17th century
first half 18th century
17th–18th century
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