A FINE MASSIVE SAFAVID ENGRAVED BRASS TORCHSTAND of slightly tapering columnar form rising from a spreading base, the rim with everted lip, divided into five registers by raised horizontal bands, the central register with a band of lozenges engraved with interlaced arabesques between zigzag bands and triangular panels similarly engraved, the registers above and below with spiralling narrow flutes dividing similarly narrow flowering vine bands, the lowest register spreading onto the foot with a variety of engraved bands and cartouches, the upper register with a central band of nasta'liq inscription cartouches divided by plain quatrefoils, one of these with the signature of the maker, bands above and below of floral meander, overlaid at one point by the elegant original owner's inscription, late 16th century (traces of original composition infill remaining, original handles now missing at each side, negligible damage to base) 33 5/8in. (85.5cm.) high
A FINE MASSIVE SAFAVID ENGRAVED BRASS TORCHSTAND of slightly tapering columnar form rising from a spreading base, the rim with everted lip, divided into five registers by raised horizontal bands, the central register with a band of lozenges engraved with interlaced arabesques between zigzag bands and triangular panels similarly engraved, the registers above and below with spiralling narrow flutes dividing similarly narrow flowering vine bands, the lowest register spreading onto the foot with a variety of engraved bands and cartouches, the upper register with a central band of nasta'liq inscription cartouches divided by plain quatrefoils, one of these with the signature of the maker, bands above and below of floral meander, overlaid at one point by the elegant original owner's inscription, late 16th century (traces of original composition infill remaining, original handles now missing at each side, negligible damage to base) 33 5/8in. (85.5cm.) high
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