Bookbinding Element, 16th century, Attributed to Iran or Turkey, Copper; cast, Gr. Diam. 1 3/4 in. ( cm), Metal, The size

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Bookbinding Element, 16th century, Attributed to Iran or Turkey, Copper; cast, Gr. Diam. 1 3/4 in. ( cm), Metal, The size, shape and patterning of this metal plaque echoes the form of medallions which decorate the flap of some bookbindings. It is ornamented with carefully incised scrolling vines and cloud band designs- arabesque forms that can be found in a wide variety of arts from Safavid Iran and Ottoman Turkey

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Size: 4240px × 4166px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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