{"product_id":"persian_ghalam-zani_footed_bowl_-_isfahan_artistry","title":"Persian Ghalam-Zani Footed Bowl – Isfahan Artistry","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent 1-foot-tall footed bowl is a premier example of Ghalam-Zani (???????), the ancient Persian art of exquisite hand-engraving. Crafted in Isfahan—the historic epicenter of fine Persian metalworking—this stately exhibition piece features an elegant, elongated silhouette that serves as a spectacular showcase for master-level metal craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey Features \u0026amp; Artistry\u003cbr\u003e\n Origin: Isfahan, Iran (Persia) – Renowned globally for producing the highest caliber of intricate metalwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n Technique: Authentic hand-chiseled engraving. The vessel was filled with hot pitch (tar) during production to absorb hammer shocks, allowing for incredibly deep, precise texturing without warping the metal shape.\u003cbr\u003e\n Finish \u0026amp; Contrast: Utilizes the classic Siah-Galam (black pen) technique, where dark patination is applied into the hand-cut recesses to create dramatic, high-contrast shadow-work that makes the fine detailing pop.\u003cbr\u003e\n Design \u0026amp; Motifs: Features traditional Isfahan decorative styles, typically incorporating flowing Eslimi (arabesque) vines, delicate Khataei florals, or the poetic Gol-o-Morgh (bird and rose) motifs seamlessly wrapped around the contours of the bowl, stem, and foot.\u003cbr\u003e\n Structure: Standing at an impressive 12 inches tall, this multi-tiered footed design (Kaseh-Pavedar) elevates the vessel from a simple bowl into a grand, formal centerpiece or luxury collector's display item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABC Rugs Kilims","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48328775532766,"sku":null,"price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/1899\/8956\/files\/Persian-Ghalam-Zani-Footed-Bowl-_-Isfahan-Artistry-ABC-Rugs-Kilims-192187139.jpg?v=1781212044","url":"https:\/\/abcrugskilims.com\/products\/persian_ghalam-zani_footed_bowl_-_isfahan_artistry","provider":"ABC Rugs Kilims","version":"1.0","type":"link"}