Antique Persian Hand-Engraved Ghalam-Zani Copper Bowl

Description

Antique Persian Hand-Engraved Ghalam-Zani Copper Bowl
Add authentic Middle Eastern artistry to your collection with this antique Persian decorative bowl. Hand-hammered from solid copper, this piece features a brilliant silver-toned border created using a traditional tinning technique to prevent oxidation and highlight the metalwork.
The entire rim is meticulously detailed with traditional Ghalam-Zani (???????) hand-engraving, showcasing intricate Islamic geometric patterns and interlocking scrollwork. A striking hand-chased calligraphic medallion anchors the center of the bowl, while the reverse base proudly features the master metalsmith’s hand-engraved signature, "Ali" (???).
Product Specifications
Type: Decorative Display Bowl / Charger Plate
Origin: Iran (Persia)
Era: Late 19th to Early 20th Century (Qajar / Early Pahlavi Period)
Material: Solid Copper with Traditional Tin Overlay
Artisan Technique: Hand-hammered and hand-engraved (Ghalam-Zani)
Authentication: Signed by the artist "Ali" (???) on the reverse base