An early 20^th century Persian (Iranian) unmarked silver tray, Shiraz circa 1920

Qajar dynasty. Of rectangular form with canted corners. The broad edge with an embossed pierced decoration of foliate forms, the corners with roses. The field with flat chased decoration centred with a panel of Kin Darius on horseback, before subjects with goats, all edged with trailing strawberries.

Length – 23.9 cm / 9.4 inches

Weight – 239 grams / 7.68 ozt