Persian Minakari Enameled Copper Kashkul Bowl & Tray Set

Mid-20th Century Persian Minakari Enameled Copper Kashkul Bowl & Tray Set Condition: Very Good (Vintage) Item Description Up for sale is a beautiful, completely handmade mid-to-late 20th-century (circa 1950s–1980s) Persian Minakari (Meenakari) enameled copper kashkul bowl and matching presentation undertray set. This mid-century set is a stunning example of the Late Qajar Empire artistic revival spearheaded by the master metalwork workshops of Isfahan, Iran. The base structure is meticulously hand-hammered from solid copper sheet metal (Qalam-zani technique), coated in a thick, high-quality white protective enamel glaze, and intricately hand-painted with exquisite miniature details before firing. The main bowl is shaped in the classic silhouette of a kashkul (a traditional boat-shaped vessel historically carried by Sufi dervishes). Both pieces feature a vibrant, festive color palette dominated by cobalt blues, turquoise, and terracotta reds, framed by signature scalloped green borders. Design Details: • Kashkul Bowl Center: Features a classic teardrop (boteh / paisley) medallion depicting three dark-feathered storks/water birds wading in a lakeside landscape against rolling green hills. • Presentation Platter Center: Features a wide oval medallion depicting a pair of white egrets/herons along a marshy shoreline. • Accent Paneling: Intricate black-ground cartouches filled with delicate polychrome floral scrollwork (khatai) frame the central landscape scenes. • Underside: Both pieces feature fully glazed white enameled bottoms that beautifully reveal the authentic hand-hammered dimple texture of the underlying craftsmanship—a hallmark of quality mid-century Iranian studio work. Dimensions: • Kashkul Bowl: 8" (Length) x 5" (Width) x 4" (Height) • Under-Tray Platter: 10" (Length) x 6" (Width) x 1" (Height) Condition Report: The set is in very good vintage condition and sits perfectly flush and stable on flat surfaces. The hand-painted imagery remains incredibly bright and vibrant, free of the deep staining or heavy glaze crazing often found on older centuries-old antiques. As expected with authentic hand-fired enamelware from this era, there is a minor spot of edge wear/slight flaking on the outer scalloped rim of the tray (visible upon close inspection). No major cracks or structural damage. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition details Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue