Help to id the origin and period of this 800 Silver Vase? Incredible hand chased design

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by spartcom5, Jun 10, 2023.

  1. spartcom5

    spartcom5 Well-Known Member

    Found this for $5 and was excited when I saw the little 800 mark towards the bottom. I have tried to do some research on it but am struggling because I think it is a vase but I am getting no results. Is it something else entirely? It appears to be handmade and there are hammer marks around the base and the design is for sure hand chased. I saw a similar item that was Persian but mine definitely lacks Persian markings... Can anyone help me out? I was also thinking it appears to be 1800s.
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  2. silverbell

    silverbell Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous, but what is its size?
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Beautiful, spart, great find for a ridiculous price. And yes, Iranian.
    It doesn't lack Persian markings, it just lacks the Persian markings you know.;)
    As far as I know, the 800 mark dates from after the last Shah, who was kicked out in 1979. I could be wrong about the date, but it is not 1800s. There are still craftspeople in Iran who make this kind of work.
     
    Last edited: Jun 10, 2023
  4. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    five bucks........???

    good eye !!!!!!!!!!

    how many grams ?????
     
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