Featured Copper tray table from Iran

Hello, I’m new! I have this beautiful copper tray table which I have been told is over 100 years old from Iran. My research brought me to The story etching being about the “source of creation” The Fravashis of the Righteous.. but I do not know what it translates to at the bottom (would love to)
I understand that there are grades of copper quality as well and Iranian copper has a history.. Any chance someone can shed some additional light to something like this?
value and translation

 

Welcome, Elaine...you're in good company here!

 

Nice table, I haven't seen that bent stand before.

I can certainly see the winged Fravahar, but I can't see the figures below it very well. I love a good Zoroastrian piece though, although I can never understand them the way Avestans and Zoroastrians do

The script doesn't look like Avestan. With that Arabic look I guess it is Farsi.
While we do have someone who can decipher Arabic, Farsi is another language. The script is quite similar, so I'll tag @GreekAntiques for you anyway, you never know.

Yes, Iran is an important copper country. Your tray is tinned copper. They often plated copper with tin for the nice silvery look.
There were times when import of silver was impossible, due to wars or restrictions, so local tin was used. As a result, tinning became popular even when (expensive) silver was available.

 

Thank you!

 

I love this feedback. Thank you.

 

You're welcome Elaine.

 

I think that stand didn't start life with the top.

 

It looks more MCM European than traditional Iranian, doesn't it.

 

That's exactly my thought, aj. I swear I've seen it with a glass top.

 

I could see that with a glass top. Glass broke, lovely tray at hand to replace it.

 

I'd say you're spot on with that. The base itself is super.

 

Excellent quality. Looks like teakwood, possibly Danish?

 

Good evening all. Apologies for the delay, but I do not get online as much as I'd like to. @Any Jewelry you are, as always, spot on. @Elaineblack it is Farsi, which I am afraid I do not read. The first word is "Isfahan," I believe.

 

I'd think teak and I'd also think Danish is a good call. Bet it was smoked glass.

 

Good evening All! Thank you so very much for taking the time to comment @Any Jewelry @GreekAntiques

I do not have any background in antiques and this was given to me with little or no details. Knowing the language is Farsi is another great addition to my table I really have no idea if it is a rare piece or even valuable. Any ideas there?

 

Oh I would never have considered that. I’ve attached another pic

 

I assumed it came with the table. I’m becoming more and more interested in solving my table mystery with all of your feedback

 

You came here with one item, and you now have two.
You can have a glass tabletop made for the MCM stand, or maybe even find a ready made one that fits. Make sure it is safe. That way it is a complete sidetable again. MCM furniture is very sought after at the moment.
And then you have that wonderful Avestan or Zoroastrian tray, which is special in its own right.

 

I have a brass Middle Eastern tray with a similar base, though I think mine has 6 legs. I wonder if some importer had bases made to fit trays he/she imported separately. I agree that the base looks more Scandinavian or European in origin.