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Cultural & Historical Background This captivating set of three decorative copper wall plates showcases the enduring metalworking heritage of the Silk Road Tradition. Master metal artisans crafted each dish from solid copper using hand-hammering and detailed hand-chased relief (repoussé) techniques. Over decades, the surfaces have developed a rich, iridescent oxidation patina that shifts gracefully between warm bronze, coppery crimson, and subtle peacock-violet tones. The trio depicts classic literary and nature themes rooted in Near Eastern folk art. One plate features a seated garden scholar immersed in reading a manuscript beneath a leafy canopy, while another portrays a poet seated beside an architectural garden pavilion. The third piece showcases a delicate Songbirds & Blooming Rose Tree Motif accompanied by a butterfly, a glowing flame lamp, and elegant Calligraphic Motto Cartouches along the lower border. Each plate comes complete with a reverse-mounted metal hanging loop, making the set instantly ready for installation as a synchronized gallery wall grouping or as individual display dishes on tabletop stands. Their rich surface texture, storytelling motifs, and lustrous patina offer elevated charm for global-eclectic, bohemian, or traditional interiors. Vintage Condition Notes Presents in excellent vintage condition with authentic, age-appropriate character. All three pieces display a rich multi-toned oxidation patina with light surface wear, minor micro-scratches, and gentle softening to the chased relief highlights consistent with mid-20th-century metalwork. The reverse hanging hardware remains securely attached, and the plates are free of deep dents, cracks, or warping. Item Specifications Origin: Middle Eastern (Silk Road Tradition) Materials: Solid Copper Technique: Hand-Hammered, Hand-Chased Relief (Repoussé) Motif: Garden Scholars, Poet & Garden Pavilion, Songbirds & Blooming Rose Tree, Calligraphic Motto Cartouches Era: Mid-20th Century (c. 1960s–1970s) Dimensions: Set of 3 Plates — Largest Diameter: 6.8 in (17.3 cm) x Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
