Vintage Persian-Style Hand-Painted Enamel on Copper Wall Plate — 12"

This one is basically jewelry for the wall.

A striking vintage decorative plate covered edge-to-edge in intricate boteh — or paisley — motifs, floral medallions and tiny dotted details in rich crimson, turquoise and warm cream.

The pattern radiates outward from the center, creating an almost hypnotic composition that feels incredibly detailed up close but beautifully graphic from across the room.

The copper-toned reverse and hanging loop are consistent with traditional painted enamel or lacquerwork on metal, with the design closely related to Persian Minakari and neighboring Indian decorative traditions.

Hang it alone as a small statement piece, layer it into a gallery wall, or mix it with paintings, textiles and other collected objects for something much more interesting than standard wall decor.

Vintage, likely mid–late 20th century. Exact origin and maker are unidentified.

DETAILS

• Vintage decorative wall plate
• Circa mid–late 20th century
• Persian / Indian decorative tradition
• Persian-style boteh / paisley motifs
• Painted enamel or lacquer decoration
• Copper-toned metal base
• Crimson red, turquoise + cream palette
• Original hanging wire to reverse
• Round form
• Maker unknown
• One available

The visual construction and copper-toned reverse are consistent with enamel-on-copper / Minakari-type decorative work, but without a maker or origin mark I would keep the attribution deliberately broad.

DIMENSIONS

Approximately:

12" W × 12" H × 1" D

CONDITION

Good vintage condition.

Decoration remains vivid and detailed, with minor age-related surface wear consistent with vintage painted enamel or lacquerwork. Hanging wire remains intact.

As with all vintage pieces, variations, patina and signs of previous life are part of the character of the object.

DĒSSO NOTE

This is exactly why I love collected walls.

One small object with this much pattern, color and handwork can completely wake up a wall — especially mixed beside paintings, sketches and other things that were never technically meant to “match.”