The picture on the Persian box

[Ubaranda]

Hello!
I know that this Persian box was made by maker Jafar from Isfahan. His mark was discussed in the topic
viewtopic.php?p=217163

Now I'm interesting in what story is depicted on this box?
Thanks in advance.

[Damon]

Hello Alex

Interesting item.

This imagery appears to be Zoroastrian (Parsi) and the box is possibly from Bombay.

Please google "parsi parsee zoroastrian silver plaques" and you ought to find, on the site of a reputable London dealer, related images, more information and bibliographic references.

Other than the maker's mark, are there other markings on this box?

Damon

[Ubaranda]

Hello Damon!
Many thanks for the very interesting and useful information! Very similar designs on some plaques. However, their origin is not precisely attributed, but this box definitely was made by the Persian maker Jafar.
This box is not mine, but the owner says that there are no other marks.
One more question. I have nice Persian bowl. I'm interesting who made it and is the picture on it Zoroastrian?
Thanks in advance.
Regards. Alex.

[dognose]

Hi Alex,

Please remember in future posts that only one item per topic is permitted.

Trev.

[Ubaranda]

Hi Trev.
Yes, of course, I know that. But these items have similar designs, so I posted them in the same topic.
Regards. Alex.

[Damon]

Hello Alex

I believe that the images on your bowl are inspired by the Achaemenid friezes at Persopolis.

There is a fine example of this type of imagery on a Persian cigarette box held in the British Museum. Please check https://www.britishmuseum.org/collectio ... 012-6024-1 for images and additional information. (Or you can google "british museum persian silver cigarette box"

I have seen similar images on vintage Persian brass trays and on block printed cotton textiles

The name of the craftsman is not clear but I will post if I can work it out

Regards

Damon

[Ubaranda]

Hi Damon!
Thanks again for your quick and useful response! The pictures are really very similar.
I'll wait your definition of the maker of my bowl.
Regards. Alex.