{"product_id":"persian_ghalam-zani_exhibition_display_plate_-_isfahan_artistry","title":"Persian Ghalam-Zani Exhibition Display Plate – Isfahan Artistry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis monumental, 2-foot-3-inch (27 inches \/ ~68.5 cm) round diameter display plate is a breathtaking masterpiece of Ghalam-Zani (???????), the ancient Persian art of fine hand-engraving. Crafted on heavy-gauge copper by elite artisans in Isfahan—the historical heartland of Persian metalwork—this grand exhibition-scale plate features a rare, highly dynamic narrative design that sets it apart from purely floral works.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey Features \u0026amp; Master Artistry\u003cbr\u003e\n Origin: Isfahan, Iran (Persia) – Renowned globally for producing the world’s finest chiseled metalwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n Rare Animal \u0026amp; Hunting Motifs (Shekargah): Moving away from basic patterns, the central field depicts a magnificent, rhythmic sequence of stylized Persian wildlife. Finely chiseled lions, bounding gazelles, ibexes, and soaring birds are beautifully framed within interlocking Toranj (medallion) panels.\u003cbr\u003e\n The Shamseh Centerpiece: The complex design radiates outward from a perfectly centered, multi-pointed geometric starburst (Shamseh), symbolizing the sun.\u003cbr\u003e\n Micro-Miniature Texturing: Every millimeter of the background is meticulously stippled with thousands of micro-punched dots, creating a rich, fabric-like texture that pushes the high-relief animal figures forward.\u003cbr\u003e\n Classic Siah-Galam Finish: Utilizes traditional dark patination inside the hand-cut recesses, contrasting against the polished silver-gray surface highlights to give the entire 27-inch composition an illusion of deep, three-dimensional shadow-work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABC Rugs Kilims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48328775663838,"sku":null,"price":8700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1899\/8956\/files\/Persian-Ghalam-Zani-Exhibition-Display-Plate-_-Isfahan-Artistry-ABC-Rugs-Kilims-192187444.jpg?v=1781212210","url":"https:\/\/abcrugskilims.com\/products\/persian_ghalam-zani_exhibition_display_plate_-_isfahan_artistry","provider":"ABC Rugs Kilims","version":"1.0","type":"link"}