A SAFAVID ENGRAVED BRASS TORCHSTAND ( SHAMDAN )
IRAN, 17TH CENTURY
A SAFAVID ENGRAVED BRASS TORCHSTAND ( SHAMDAN ) IRAN, 17TH CENTURY Of slightly tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the faceted central register bordered by slightly raised bands and engraved with stepped lozenges filled with interlaced arabesques on cross-hatched ground, meandering floral vine above and below, the mouth with a band of nasta'liq inscription cartouches between further meandering vine bands, similar engraved floral bands around the foot, the reversible cover either with an open cylindrical drum engraved with two bands of nasta'liq cartouches alternated with meandering vine or arcaded band, or inverted with domed cover engraved with interlaced arabesques rising to everted floral finial, base of candle socket remaining above 14 1/8in. (36cm.) high
A SAFAVID ENGRAVED BRASS TORCHSTAND ( SHAMDAN )
IRAN, 17TH CENTURY
A SAFAVID ENGRAVED BRASS TORCHSTAND ( SHAMDAN ) IRAN, 17TH CENTURY Of slightly tapering cylindrical form on spreading foot, the faceted central register bordered by slightly raised bands and engraved with stepped lozenges filled with interlaced arabesques on cross-hatched ground, meandering floral vine above and below, the mouth with a band of nasta'liq inscription cartouches between further meandering vine bands, similar engraved floral bands around the foot, the reversible cover either with an open cylindrical drum engraved with two bands of nasta'liq cartouches alternated with meandering vine or arcaded band, or inverted with domed cover engraved with interlaced arabesques rising to everted floral finial, base of candle socket remaining above 14 1/8in. (36cm.) high
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