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Vintage Brass Copper Miniature Vessel Set Etched Tray Middle Eastern Art 7.8"
Vintage Brass Copper Miniature Vessel Set Etched Tray Middle Eastern Art 7.8"
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Overview
This four-piece vintage decorative set features a hand-etched round brass display tray paired with three miniature metal vessels, including a three-footed brass baluster vase, a copper miniature mug with an angular brass handle, and a rounded copper pot. The tray showcases intricate geometric arabesque chasing with a central star medallion and a scrolled rim border, equipped with a soldered hanging loop on the reverse for wall display. Perfectly scaled for curio cabinet styling, wall hanging, or mantel displays, this set adds warm metallic contrast to Middle Eastern, Global Eclectic, or Wabi-Sabi interior themes.
Cultural & Artistic Background
Rooted in Near Eastern and Silk Road metalworking traditions, this ensemble highlights traditional hand-chasing, cold-hammer etching, and multi-metal smithing techniques. Artisans hand-chisel geometric star motifs and stylized vegetal scrollwork into sheet brass before polishing and soldering supporting elements like the tripod cabriole feet and brass handle joinery.
Condition & Surface Character
All four pieces maintain solid structural integrity with stable resting bases and intact soldered elements. The brass and copper surfaces display a rich, varied aged patina with natural tarnish, soft verdigris oxidation spots along the vessel bases and tray reverse, and subtle surface abrasions consistent with vintage age and display.
Dimensions & Weight
Etched Display Tray: Diameter: 7.8 inches | Depth: 0.5 inches
Footed Brass Urn: Height: 3.8 inches
Miniature Copper Vessels: Height: 1.8 inches each
Weight Profile: Moderate (combined brass and copper alloy weight)
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