A late 20^th century Iranian (Persian) 900 standard silver bowl on stand, Isfahan 1969-1979

Pahlavi dynasty, the base tray of circular form with a chased flower head rim. The field centre with engraved ghalam zani decoration of nested twelve-section devices, the rim with peonies and regardant birds. The bowl similarly decorated. Each marked underneath with standard mark (lion head and sabre used 1969-79), stamped ‘900’ and workshop mark.

Stand diameter – 17.2 cm / 6.8 inches

Weight – 394 grams / 12.67 ozt