Brass Decorative Plate: Handmade 16th C. Uzbek Style Floral, Green, Gold, Black

Description: Hand Engraved Decorative Plate in Brass and Enamel - 16th Century Style Designs from Bukhara, Uzbekistan This richly detailed decorative plate has been hand carved from brass and hand painted with cold enamel, in the traditional style of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. This classic style dates from the 16th century, when the ‘islimiy’ floral motif was extremely popular with the Bukhara Old School and practiced by many masters of metal chasing. First, the design is imagined and applied to the flat brass plate. Then the plate is ‘chased’ by hand, and the engraving creates a relief pattern. Finally, cold enamel is hand painted into the recesses with precision. This brass plate would make a wonderful wall decoration or a fine addition to any collector’s cabinet, but it also remains fully functional as a plate. The enamel is color fast, meaning you can serve hot or cold food on it. It makes a stunning centerpiece for serving at parties. FEATURES · 100% handmade in Bukhara, Uzbekistan · Made of brass · Diameter: Approx 5 ½ inches (14 cm) · Traditional 'islimiy' floral design in green, gold and black · Hand engraved and painted details · Dishwasher safe · Contact me for other colors Please note, as this is an entirely handmade product, your plate may differ slightly from the images here. WHAT IS METAL CHASING? Metal chasing is the ancient practice of embossing and carving metal to create intricate patterns to make highly decorative items. It has a huge cultural significance in Uzbekistan, and has been practiced here since the 4th millennium BC. Originally used to decorate knives and jewelry, the artform of metal chasing expanded significantly in the 15th and 16th centuries, and was used to create plates, jugs, coffee pots, tea sets and a host of other items, all engraved with exquisite detail. ABOUT THE ARTIST Thank you for looking at my work. I am Anvar Kurbanov, a master metal carver from Bukhara, Uzbekistan. I carve brass, nickel, silver, bronze and copper into decorative plates, jewelry, coffee pots and other beautiful items, and then color them with enamel. In Uzbekistan, we call the art form ‘kandakor’. I fell in love with metal carving, or metal chasing as it is also known, as a child. From age 11 I began to hone my craft, and eventually I was able to have my own workshop where I create my own unique designs by hand, following in the footsteps of the kandakor masters of the 15th and 16th centuries. I am deeply inspired by the designs from this classic period, and although I create my plates, tea sets and jewelry using the same techniques that have been practiced for centuries, all my designs are original. To see me at work, please visit the ‘About Us’ section in my shop to view a video of the metal chasing process. My work is a true calling for me, and I like to think of the art I produce as “a song in metal.” I hope you will agree. I love to create bespoke designs for customers, so if you have something special in mind, please don’t hesitate to contact me. PAYMENTIMMEDIATE PAYMENT REQUIRED. We accept all major payment methods such as PayPal, Google Pay, VISA, Mastercard, AmEx and Discovery. SHIPPINGAll items are shipped from Uzbekistan VIA EXPEDITED INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. All shipments via DHL DELIVERY TIME:•United States: 6-8 business days•Europe: 5-7 business daysTransit times vary depending on postal operational condition and weather conditions. Note that we do not ship on the weekend or during holidays. CUSTOMS AND IMPORT TAXBuyers in the United States: No import taxes or duties applyInternational Buyers: Please note that custom duties and import taxes may apply. Customs fees are expected to be paid by the recipient if not agreed otherwise. Please get in touch with us for a quote on a DDP delivery (delivered duties paid). RETURNS30 DAY RETURNS PAID BY BUYER. All shipping charges to be paid by buyer. We do not refund shipping charges. Subject to the following conditions, we will issue refunds on products returned in their original packaging and undamaged if received within 30 days from the date of purchase.Please return the product in its original, unused condition (including all original packaging and tags) within 30 days for a full refund.To make a return, you must obtain a return authorization number (RA#) by contacting us via eBay Messages. You will be notified by email to your registered email address on eBay and to eBay Messages within 48 hours with your RA#.Upon receiving your return, the item will be reviewed by our Quality Assurance department. Please note that items showing signs of wear or those that have been engraved, altered, resized, or damaged in any way cannot be accepted for return. Returns with no Return Authorization Number, and packages that are improperly packaged or uninsured will be refused receipt.You should expect to receive your refund within 6 business days upon verified and tracked receipt of your return package; however, in most cases you will receive a refund more quickly.OTHERWe pride ourselves on 100% customer satisfaction. If you have any questions, please message us first before purchasing. If you have any problems with your purchase, please contact us so we can resolve prior to leaving feedback! Thank You

Price: 120 USD

Location: Bukhara

End Time: 2025-02-09T07:48:42.000Z

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