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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 1767735, member: 2844&quot;]This is where I hope I don&#039;t offend you.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie66" alt=":nailbiting:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>At the end of the 19th century tourism became an important source of income in Iran/Persia. There was such a demand for Persian souvenirs that ca 1900 the quality began to suffer. Charming pieces were manufactured, but there was a lack of detail and finesse compared to earlier work. From ca 1900 - WWII this trend continued.</p><p>Yours has a very nice, pleasing shape and elegant handle, but the decoration lacks finesse and defintion. The subject matter, ancient Persian history, is geared towards tourists. In those days the locals prefered religious motifs, scenes from classic Persian minatures, or floral or bird (paradise) motifs.</p><p><br /></p><p>After WWII the Iranian government decided good arts education and quality control were needed to produce items of the same quality as Qajar dynasty pieces. Top quality souvenirs started to appear from ca 1960, and continue to be made to this day.</p><p><br /></p><p>I wasn&#039;t even aware there was such a forum, but from what you say, I am glad I wasn&#039;t. I am very happy to have found Antiquers.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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