Iranian Silver Cigar Box with Persian Figural Embossing

Iranian silver cigar box, c. 1970, of square shape, the lid…
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Iranian silver cigar box, c. 1970, of square shape, the lid with shaped central panel embossed with Persian figures feasting, the sides decorated with flowers and animals, raised on four feet, hallmarked, approx. Weight 1404 grams height 6 cm width 22.2 cm depth 22.2 cm

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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