A Damascus damascene handmade brass Judaic platter/dish.
Hand chased and engraved with inscriptions in Arabic,
decorated with cartouches, ornaments and Star of David in the center.
Some signs of silver-plating on both sides.
No maker's mark.

Made in Persia/Syria/Damask, late 19th., or early 20th. Century.

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Approx.: Diameter: 12-1/8in. (31cm.)
              Bottom Rim Diameter: 9-1/2in. (24cm.)
              Weight: 16.25 oz. (460.5 gr.)

Commensurate with age, the condition is very good.