Arab Platter - c. 19th Century Intricate Decoration on Copper Persian Ottoman Hunting Tray Signed By Artist and Metalsmith; Hunting Scene, Falcons, Lions, Ruins, Dogs, Maiden Bathing, Men on Horse with Bows & Arrows, Swords; Arab Script Surrounding Hunting Scene; All Hand Engraved or Hammered Design; Scene of Maiden Bathing

I know nothing of this large intricately decorated copper silver or tin Persian Ottoman hunting tray platter. I found this at local Salvation Army and I bought it because I like the hunt scene and beautiful Arab writing and also because it was reasonable. It is hand engraved with what looks like a silver or tin gilding. I wish I knew what it said. Maybe someone that can read Arabic could translate for me. My email address is robtnar@gmail.com. the best thing is to cut and past in your mail system.I have not figured out how to set this blog to accept comments.  I think there is some kind of problem that will not let readers post a comment.I have a problem with people leaving comments. It will not accept writing a comment I don't know why this is. It measures 23 1/3" across and I believe there is some kind of stand that these platter rest on. It is not bronze, but copper and is very heavy.  At the end of these images is the hallmark I found on it.

In this scene below they seem to be corralling the hunted animals.

In this scene below looks like he is giving chase

Looks like a hyena in the tray below

A maiden getting a bath, someone pouring water over her

Looks like a lion being speared

Here we have the hunter with falcons

Nice little dog running along side horseman

Nice scene

Intricate medallion, very skilled engraver

Beautiful Arab writing and border

Closeup of archer on horse

Close up

Edge of tray

Closeup of edge

Arab calligraphy

Closeup of hunt and hyena

More closeup

Good scene in marsh like area

Detail of medallion and many closeup of tray

What tray looks like

Below are the two hallmarks that are on the back of platter. I believe you can double click on photo to enlarge it.