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| Keywords: Iranian - Large Platter with Convex Rim - Walters 54528.jpg Probably made for a European consumer this platter's center contains a cartouche with coats of arms showing a double-headed eagle with three crowns It is possible that these coats-of-arms were added after the object was imported to Venice The arabesques and silver inlay are typical decorations used on metalwork intended for both export to Europe and local consumption in the western part of the Islamic world century 16 Early Modern gilt on brass with silver inlay cm 58 9 48 accession number 54 528 12499 Joseph Brummer New York date and mode of acquisition unknown Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum 1931 by bequest Acquired by Henry Walters 1928 Islamic Insights Katonah Gallery Katonah 1980 place of origin Anatolia in present-day Turkey Walters Art Museum license Islamic metalwork in the Walters Art Museum Medieval metalwork in the Walters Art Museum Art of Iran Platters Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Round plates | ||||
