19th Century Cairo ware Copper Tray Inlaid with silver

Late 19th Century Damascus/Cairo ware Copper Tray Inlaid with silver. Copper Tray with etched floral designs, and Arabic Inscription Inlaid in silver and copper. Size 12 1/4 inches diameter, (30.7 cm). The Inlaid work was adopted from the MAMLOUK period about 9th century AD, and carried on through centuries, especially in syria and Egypt. This was made from One sheet of copper, hammered into a shallow tray with a rim, then hand carved, and inlaid with wires of silver and copper, this process can take between 20-30 days, for one tray. This was used for decorative purpose, They used to hang them on the wall. They usually have verses from the QUR'AN, or old expressions.  Shipping and Handling is $25 Within USA. All Other Internatinal shipping is depending on location. For further information please email at windsorant@yahoo.com or call 212 3191077