{"product_id":"vintage-middle-eastern-engraved-copper-plate-winged-deity-relief-11-2","title":"Vintage Middle Eastern Engraved Copper Plate - Winged Deity Relief 11.2\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Background\u003cbr\u003eHand-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.\u003cbr\u003eAt 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:\u003cbr\u003eCentral 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.\u003cbr\u003eCuneiform \u0026amp; Geometric Borders: Surrounding the central relief is an inner band incised with cuneiform-inspired script, framed by a recessed ring of exposed burnished copper.\u003cbr\u003eChased Star \u0026amp; Rosette Rim: The scalloped outer lip is hand-punched with alternating eight-pointed stars and trailing floral vines.\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with an attached metal hanging loop on the back, this charger bridges ancient mythological symbolism with fine mid-century Middle Eastern metalcraft.\u003cbr\u003eItem Specifications\u003cbr\u003eCulture \/ Origin: Middle Eastern\u003cbr\u003eObject Type: Hand-Chased Bi-Color Wall Plate \/ Display Charger\u003cbr\u003eMotif: Winged Deity Investiture Scene, Royal Guard, Cuneiform Border\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Materials: Hand-Hammered Copper, Tinned Silver Wash\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Hand-Chased \u0026amp; Engraved Relief\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":60049627939102,"sku":"BA-0914","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8273426782_aruh.jpg?v=1790372095","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-middle-eastern-engraved-copper-plate-winged-deity-relief-11-2","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}