{"product_id":"vintage-middle-eastern-engraved-copper-plate-ancient-guards-star-relief-11-2","title":"Vintage Middle Eastern Engraved Copper Plate Ancient Guards Star Relief 11.2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Background\u003cbr\u003eHand-chased and hand-hammered metalwork (Ghalamzani) is one of the most celebrated ancient craft traditions across the Middle East. Master coppersmiths create these ornate chargers by shaping heavy copper, applying a protective silver-toned tinned coating, and laboriously incising intricate narrative and geometric patterns onto the metal using hand chisels and punches.\u003cbr\u003eAt 11.2 inches in diameter, this wall charger displays a striking bi-color finish, featuring a burnished copper ring channel that dramatically separates the inner relief basin from the outer decorated border:\u003cbr\u003eHexagram Star Medallion: The center of the plate features a six-pointed star (Khatam \/ star geometry) containing two standing royal figures or palace guards holding ceremonial standards amidst sacred tree motifs.\u003cbr\u003eRadial Guard Compartments: Radiating outward from the central star are twelve spoke-like panels, each individually hand-chased with standing soldiers and attendants in pleated robes and fluted headwear holding spears, echoing classical Near Eastern and ancient imperial relief carving.\u003cbr\u003eChased Floral Outer Rim: The wide outer lip is decorated with a continuous band of hand-punched floral rosettes and trailing leaf vines.\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing an attached metal hanging loop on the reverse, this charger serves as a rare and captivating display piece that bridges sacred geometric art with ancient military and courtly iconography.\u003cbr\u003eItem Specifications\u003cbr\u003eCulture \/ Origin: Middle Eastern \/ Ancient Near Eastern Style\u003cbr\u003eObject Type: Hand-Chased Bi-Color Wall Plate \/ Display Charger\u003cbr\u003eMotif: Geometric Six-Pointed Star, Radial Ancient Guards, Floral Rim\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Materials: Hand-Hammered Copper, Tinned Silver Wash\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Hand-Chased \u0026amp; Engraved Relief (Ghalamzani style)\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 11.2 Inches Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049628135710,"sku":"BA-0915","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8321335263_h1lx.jpg?v=1790372096","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-middle-eastern-engraved-copper-plate-ancient-guards-star-relief-11-2","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}