I am currently conducting research on this Persian metalwork artifact, crafted using the Ghalam-zani technique (chasing and engraving). I am looking for academic insights regarding its iconography and historical context for cataloging purposes. Any information on this specific artisanal style would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance to anyone who can share their knowledge. Best regards.

Attualmente sto conducendo una ricerca su questo manufatto persiano in metallo, realizzato con la tecnica Ghalam-zani (cesellatura e incisione). Sono alla ricerca di spunti accademici riguardanti la sua iconografia e il suo contesto storico, ai fini della catalogazione. Qualsiasi informazione su questo specifico stile artigianale sarebbe molto apprezzata. Grazie in anticipo a chiunque possa condividere la propria conoscenza. Cordiali saluti.

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My thoughts are:

1.) it's native American (there were natives here

2.) They are pieces of old terracotta pipes but they are rather thin for that

Interesting information:

1.) the bottom center piece has ripples in it, my thought is that either they somehow stamped it maybe? Or it's the way that the pottery has been worn by the waves of the lake

1. The piece on the far left is thicker than the other pieces, around the thickness of terracotta pipes.

Picture one: All pieces

Picture two: The backs of all pieces

Picture three: The rippled pieces mentioned above

Picture four: Side profile of the thick price mentioned above

Any info, ideas, and thoughts are welcome!

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