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Description Cultural & Historical Background Hand-chased and hand-hammered metalwork represents one of the most celebrated decorative craft traditions of the Middle East. Coppersmiths create these expressive chargers by taking a heavy copper plate, coating it in a protective silver-toned tin layer, and meticulously chasing, incising, and scraping away portions of the metal to reveal underlying copper highlights. At 11.2 inches in diameter, this wall charger presents a dramatic bi-color contrast and a rich narrative scene from ancient Near Eastern mythology and royal iconography: Central Investiture Scene: The focal medallion depicts a sacred royal ceremony where a crowned king in traditional pleated robes presents an offering to a majestic winged deity or guardian spirit with a feathered tunic and fluted crown. Beside them stands an imperial guard holding a ceremonial spear. Cuneiform & Geometric Borders: Surrounding the central relief is an inner band incised with cuneiform-inspired script, framed by a recessed ring of exposed burnished copper. Chased Star & Rosette Rim: The scalloped outer lip is hand-punched with alternating eight-pointed stars and trailing floral vines. Equipped with an attached metal hanging loop on the back, this charger bridges ancient mythological symbolism with fine mid-century Middle Eastern metalcraft. Item Specifications Culture / Origin: Middle Eastern Object Type: Hand-Chased Bi-Color Wall Plate / Display Charger Motif: Winged Deity Investiture Scene, Royal Guard, Cuneiform Border Primary Materials: Hand-Hammered Copper, Tinned Silver Wash Technique: Hand-Chased & Engraved Relief Estimated Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century Dimensions: 11.2 Inches Diameter
