An early 20^th century Iranian (Persian) silver dish or nuts basket, Isfahan circa 1900-20

Late Qajar dynasty, of oval form raised on four ball feet, the chased and pierced edge with flower heads and foliate forms, the field with a engraved scene of a Safavid style group of musicians and dancers, reserved with flower heads. Stamped with an incuse M to the reverse.

Length – 14.7 cm / 5.9 inches

Weight – 126 grams / 4.05 ozt